Ill-Gotten Gains
Ill-Gotten Gains is a Rare Sorcery from Urza's Saga (138) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.09 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ill-Gotten Gains suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga 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 Ill-Gotten Gains from Urza's Saga?
Ill-Gotten Gains is a Sorcery in Urza's Saga numbered 138. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Ill-Gotten Gains (138) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Ill-Gotten Gains worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.09 for Ill-Gotten Gains. Low and high spread runs $5.09 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $8.22; Normal: $5.09. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 138 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.09 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €8.22 |
| cardmarket | $8.22 |
| Normal | $5.09 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Ill-Gotten Gains?
Ill-Gotten Gains is a Rare printing in Urza's Saga. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Ill-Gotten Gains?
Ill-Gotten Gains lists as Sorcery. Artist: Greg Staples. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
Cactaur's take
Ill-Gotten Gains (138) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Ill-Gotten Gains is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.09 across finishes (cardmarket: $8.22; Normal: $5.09).
- Mana cost {2}{B}{B} and type line Sorcery 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 $5.09 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ill-Gotten Gains from Urza's Saga?
Ill-Gotten Gains is a Rare Sorcery from Urza's Saga numbered 138 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ill-Gotten Gains worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.09 for ungraded Ill-Gotten Gains. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ill-Gotten Gains?
Ill-Gotten Gains is catalogued as Rare in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ill-Gotten Gains legal in Commander or Standard?
Ill-Gotten Gains 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 Ill-Gotten Gains near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.09. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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