Academy Rector
Academy Rector is a Rare Creature — Human Cleric from Urza's Destiny (1) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $551.11 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Academy Rector suits collectors and players working on Urza's Destiny who need the Rare slot. Treat $551.11 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Academy Rector from Urza's Destiny?
Academy Rector is a Creature — Human Cleric in Urza's Destiny numbered 1. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Academy Rector (1) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Human Cleric in Urza's Destiny. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Academy Rector worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $551.11 for Academy Rector. Low and high spread runs $551.11 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $43.50; foil: $551.11; Normal: $78.61. This printing is from Urza's Destiny. Collector number 1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Destiny |
|---|---|
| Number | 1 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $551.11 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €43.50 |
| cardmarket | $43.50 |
| foil | $551.11 |
| Normal | $78.61 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Academy Rector?
Academy Rector is a Rare printing in Urza's Destiny. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Urza's Destiny. Collector number 1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Academy Rector?
Academy Rector lists as Creature — Human Cleric. Artist: Heather Hudson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Destiny. Collector number 1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Academy Rector (1) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Human Cleric in Urza's Destiny. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Academy Rector is catalogued as Rare Creature — Human Cleric in Urza's Destiny, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $551.11 across finishes (cardmarket: $43.50; foil: $551.11; Normal: $78.61).
- Mana cost {3}{W} and type line Creature — Human Cleric 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 $551.11 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Academy Rector from Urza's Destiny?
Academy Rector is a Rare Creature — Human Cleric from Urza's Destiny numbered 1 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Academy Rector worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $551.11 for ungraded Academy Rector. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Academy Rector?
Academy Rector is catalogued as Rare in Urza's Destiny. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Academy Rector legal in Commander or Standard?
Academy Rector 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.
Why does Academy Rector trade at a premium?
Academy Rector combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Urza's Destiny.
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