Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic Creature — Human Wizard from Ultimate Masters (71) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $27.03 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Snapcaster Mage suits collectors and players working on Ultimate Masters who need the Mythic slot. Treat $27.03 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Snapcaster Mage from Ultimate Masters?
Snapcaster Mage is a Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Masters numbered 71. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Snapcaster Mage (71) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Masters. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Snapcaster Mage worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $27.03 for Snapcaster Mage. Low and high spread runs $27.03 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $15.12; foil: $27.03; Normal: $19.47. This printing is from Ultimate Masters. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ultimate Masters |
|---|---|
| Number | 71 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $27.03 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €15.12 |
| cardmarket | $15.12 |
| foil | $27.03 |
| Normal | $19.47 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Snapcaster Mage?
Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic printing in Ultimate Masters. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Ultimate Masters. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Snapcaster Mage?
Snapcaster Mage lists as Creature — Human Wizard with keywords Flash. Artist: Ryan Alexander Lee. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ultimate Masters. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Snapcaster Mage (71) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Masters. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Snapcaster Mage is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Masters, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $27.03 across finishes (cardmarket: $15.12; foil: $27.03; Normal: $19.47).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Human Wizard 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 $27.03 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Snapcaster Mage from Ultimate Masters?
Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic Creature — Human Wizard from Ultimate Masters numbered 71 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Snapcaster Mage worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $27.03 for ungraded Snapcaster Mage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Snapcaster Mage?
Snapcaster Mage is catalogued as Mythic in Ultimate Masters. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Snapcaster Mage legal in Commander or Standard?
Snapcaster Mage shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Snapcaster Mage trade at a premium?
Snapcaster Mage combines Mythic 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 Ultimate Masters.
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