Manakin
Manakin is a Common Artifact Creature — Construct from Tempest (296) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Manakin suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Manakin from Tempest?
Manakin is a Artifact Creature — Construct in Tempest numbered 296. Mana cost {2}. Manakin (296) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Manakin worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Manakin. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 296 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.32 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.15 |
| cardmarket | $0.15 |
| Normal | $0.32 |
Card stats
| Power | 1 |
|---|
How collectible is Manakin?
Manakin is a Common printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Manakin?
Manakin lists as Artifact Creature — Construct. Artist: Scott Kirschner. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Manakin (296) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Manakin is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Construct in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.32).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact Creature — Construct 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Manakin from Tempest?
Manakin is a Common Artifact Creature — Construct from Tempest numbered 296 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Manakin worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Manakin. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Manakin?
Manakin 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 Manakin legal in Commander or Standard?
Manakin shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Manakin near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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