Altar of Dementia
Altar of Dementia is a Rare Artifact from Tempest (276) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $27.71 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Altar of Dementia suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Treat $27.71 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Altar of Dementia from Tempest?
Altar of Dementia is a Artifact in Tempest numbered 276. Mana cost {2}. Altar of Dementia (276) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Tempest. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Tempest.
What is Altar of Dementia worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $27.71 for Altar of Dementia. Low and high spread runs $27.71 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $22.43; Normal: $27.71. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 276 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 276 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $27.71 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €22.43 |
| cardmarket | $22.43 |
| Normal | $27.71 |
How collectible is Altar of Dementia?
Altar of Dementia is a Rare printing in Tempest. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 276 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Altar of Dementia?
Altar of Dementia lists as Artifact with keywords Mill. Artist: Brom. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 276 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Altar of Dementia (276) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Tempest. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Altar of Dementia is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $27.71 across finishes (cardmarket: $22.43; Normal: $27.71).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact 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 $27.71 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Altar of Dementia from Tempest?
Altar of Dementia is a Rare Artifact from Tempest numbered 276 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Altar of Dementia worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $27.71 for ungraded Altar of Dementia. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Altar of Dementia?
Altar of Dementia is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Altar of Dementia legal in Commander or Standard?
Altar of Dementia shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Altar of Dementia trade at a premium?
Altar of Dementia combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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