Fireslinger
Fireslinger is a Common Creature — Human Wizard from Tempest (173) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.11 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Fireslinger suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Fireslinger from Tempest?
Fireslinger is a Creature — Human Wizard in Tempest numbered 173. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Fireslinger (173) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Wizard in Tempest with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Fireslinger worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.11 for Fireslinger. Low and high spread runs $0.11 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 173 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.11 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| Normal | $0.11 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Fireslinger?
Fireslinger is a Common printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Fireslinger?
Fireslinger lists as Creature — Human Wizard. Artist: Jeff Reitz. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Fireslinger (173) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Wizard in Tempest with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Fireslinger is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Wizard in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.11 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.11).
- Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Creature — Human Wizard help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.11 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Fireslinger from Tempest?
Fireslinger is a Common Creature — Human Wizard from Tempest numbered 173 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Fireslinger worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.11 for ungraded Fireslinger. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Fireslinger?
Fireslinger is catalogued as Common in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Tempest.
Is Fireslinger legal in Commander or Standard?
Fireslinger shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Fireslinger near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.11. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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