Tradewind Rider
Tradewind Rider is a Rare Creature — Spirit from Tempest (98) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.35 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Tradewind Rider suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Tradewind Rider from Tempest?
Tradewind Rider is a Creature — Spirit in Tempest numbered 98. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Tradewind Rider (98) is a format-relevant Creature — Spirit in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Tradewind Rider worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.35 for Tradewind Rider. Low and high spread runs $2.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.65; Normal: $2.35. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 98 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.35 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.65 |
| cardmarket | $2.65 |
| Normal | $2.35 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Tradewind Rider?
Tradewind Rider is a Rare printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Tradewind Rider?
Tradewind Rider lists as Creature — Spirit with keywords Flying. Artist: John Matson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Tradewind Rider (98) is a format-relevant Creature — Spirit in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Tradewind Rider is catalogued as Rare Creature — Spirit in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.65; Normal: $2.35).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Spirit 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 $2.35 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Tradewind Rider from Tempest?
Tradewind Rider is a Rare Creature — Spirit from Tempest numbered 98 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tradewind Rider worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.35 for ungraded Tradewind Rider. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tradewind Rider?
Tradewind Rider is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tradewind Rider legal in Commander or Standard?
Tradewind Rider shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Tradewind Rider near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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