Retromancer
Retromancer is a Common Creature — Lizard Shaman from Urza's Saga (209) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Retromancer suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga 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 Retromancer from Urza's Saga?
Retromancer is a Creature — Lizard Shaman in Urza's Saga numbered 209. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Retromancer (209) from Urza's Saga should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Urza's Saga.
What is Retromancer worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.14 for Retromancer. Low and high spread runs $0.14 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 209 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.14 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.08 |
| cardmarket | $0.08 |
| Normal | $0.14 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Retromancer?
Retromancer is a Common printing in Urza's Saga. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Retromancer?
Retromancer lists as Creature — Lizard Shaman. Artist: Robh Ruppel. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Retromancer (209) from Urza's Saga should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Retromancer is catalogued as Common Creature — Lizard Shaman in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.14 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.14).
- Mana cost {2}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Lizard Shaman 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 Retromancer from Urza's Saga?
Retromancer is a Common Creature — Lizard Shaman from Urza's Saga numbered 209 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Retromancer worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded Retromancer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Retromancer?
Retromancer is catalogued as Common in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Retromancer legal in Commander or Standard?
Retromancer shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Retromancer near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.14. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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