Flailing Drake
Flailing Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Drake from Tempest (227) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Flailing Drake suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Flailing Drake from Tempest?
Flailing Drake is a Creature — Drake in Tempest numbered 227. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Flailing Drake (227) is a format-relevant Creature — Drake in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Flailing Drake worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.15 for Flailing Drake. Low and high spread runs $0.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.19; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 227 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.19 |
| cardmarket | $0.19 |
| Normal | $0.15 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Flailing Drake?
Flailing Drake is a Uncommon printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Flailing Drake?
Flailing Drake lists as Creature — Drake with keywords Flying. Artist: Heather Hudson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Flailing Drake (227) is a format-relevant Creature — Drake in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Flailing Drake is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Drake in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.19; Normal: $0.15).
- Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Creature — Drake 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 $0.15 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Flailing Drake from Tempest?
Flailing Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Drake from Tempest numbered 227 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Flailing Drake worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded Flailing Drake. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Flailing Drake?
Flailing Drake is catalogued as Uncommon in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Flailing Drake legal in Commander or Standard?
Flailing Drake shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, 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 Flailing Drake near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.15. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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