Child of Gaea
Child of Gaea is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Urza's Saga (242) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.02 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Child of Gaea suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Child of Gaea from Urza's Saga?
Child of Gaea is a Creature — Elemental in Urza's Saga numbered 242. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Child of Gaea (242) is a format-relevant Creature — Elemental in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Child of Gaea worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.02 for Child of Gaea. Low and high spread runs $1.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.08; Normal: $1.02. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 242 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.02 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.08 |
| cardmarket | $1.08 |
| Normal | $1.02 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 |
How collectible is Child of Gaea?
Child of Gaea 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 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Child of Gaea?
Child of Gaea lists as Creature — Elemental with keywords Trample. Artist: Paolo Parente. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Child of Gaea (242) is a format-relevant Creature — Elemental in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Child of Gaea is catalogued as Rare Creature — Elemental in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.08; Normal: $1.02).
- Mana cost {3}{G}{G}{G} and type line Creature — Elemental 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 $1.02 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Child of Gaea from Urza's Saga?
Child of Gaea is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Urza's Saga numbered 242 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Child of Gaea worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.02 for ungraded Child of Gaea. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Child of Gaea?
Child of Gaea 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 Child of Gaea legal in Commander or Standard?
Child of Gaea shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Child of Gaea near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.02. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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