Sea Monster
Tempest · #85

Sea Monster

Sea Monster is a Common Creature — Serpent from Tempest (85) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.09 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.09
Cardmarket trend €0.07
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Sea Monster 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 Sea Monster from Tempest?

Sea Monster is a Creature — Serpent in Tempest numbered 85. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Sea Monster (85) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Sea Monster worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.09 for Sea Monster. Low and high spread runs $0.09 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

SetTempest
Number85
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.09
Cardmarket EUR€0.07
cardmarket $0.07
Normal $0.09

Card stats

ColorsU
Power6

How collectible is Sea Monster?

Sea Monster 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 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Sea Monster?

Sea Monster lists as Creature — Serpent. Artist: Daniel Gelon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Sea Monster (85) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Sea Monster is catalogued as Common Creature — Serpent in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.09 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; Normal: $0.09).
  • Mana cost {4}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Serpent 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 Sea Monster from Tempest?

Sea Monster is a Common Creature — Serpent from Tempest numbered 85 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Sea Monster worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.09 for ungraded Sea Monster. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Sea Monster?

Sea Monster is catalogued as Common in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Sea Monster legal in Commander or Standard?

Sea Monster shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Sea Monster near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.09. 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.