Telethopter
Tempest · #311

Telethopter

Telethopter is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Thopter from Tempest (311) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.18 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.18
Cardmarket trend €0.20
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Telethopter suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Uncommon 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 Telethopter from Tempest?

Telethopter is a Artifact Creature — Thopter in Tempest numbered 311. Mana cost {4}. Telethopter (311) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 311 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Telethopter worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.18 for Telethopter. Low and high spread runs $0.18 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 311 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

SetTempest
Number311
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.18
Cardmarket EUR€0.20
cardmarket $0.20
Normal $0.18

Card stats

Power3

How collectible is Telethopter?

Telethopter is a Uncommon printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 311 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Telethopter?

Telethopter lists as Artifact Creature — Thopter. Artist: Thomas M. Baxa. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 311 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Telethopter (311) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Telethopter is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact Creature — Thopter in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.18 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.18).
  • Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact Creature — Thopter 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 Telethopter from Tempest?

Telethopter is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Thopter from Tempest numbered 311 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Telethopter worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.18 for ungraded Telethopter. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Telethopter?

Telethopter is catalogued as Uncommon 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 Telethopter legal in Commander or Standard?

Telethopter 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 Telethopter near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.18. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.