Grindstone
Grindstone is a Rare Artifact from Tempest (290) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.64 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Grindstone suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online. This printing is from Tempest.
What is Grindstone from Tempest?
Grindstone is a Artifact in Tempest numbered 290. Mana cost {1}. Grindstone (290) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 290 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Grindstone worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $13.64 for Grindstone. Low and high spread runs $13.64 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $8.80; Normal: $13.64. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 290 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 290 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $13.64 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €8.80 |
| cardmarket | $8.80 |
| Normal | $13.64 |
How collectible is Grindstone?
Grindstone is a Rare printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 290 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Grindstone?
Grindstone lists as Artifact with keywords Mill. Artist: Greg Simanson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 290 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Grindstone (290) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Grindstone is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $13.64 across finishes (cardmarket: $8.80; Normal: $13.64).
- Mana cost {1} 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 $13.64 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Grindstone from Tempest?
Grindstone is a Rare Artifact from Tempest numbered 290 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Grindstone worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.64 for ungraded Grindstone. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Grindstone?
Grindstone is catalogued as Rare 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 Grindstone legal in Commander or Standard?
Grindstone shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Grindstone near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $13.64. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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