Spreading Algae
Spreading Algae is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Urza's Saga (274) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.43 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Spreading Algae suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Spreading Algae from Urza's Saga?
Spreading Algae is a Enchantment — Aura in Urza's Saga numbered 274. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Spreading Algae (274) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Urza's Saga with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Spreading Algae worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.43 for Spreading Algae. Low and high spread runs $0.43 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.42; Normal: $0.43. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 274 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 274 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.43 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.42 |
| cardmarket | $0.42 |
| Normal | $0.43 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is Spreading Algae?
Spreading Algae is a Uncommon 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 274 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Spreading Algae?
Spreading Algae lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Stephen Daniele. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 274 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Spreading Algae (274) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Urza's Saga with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Spreading Algae is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment — Aura in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.43 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.42; Normal: $0.43).
- Mana cost {G} and type line Enchantment — Aura 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 $0.43 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Spreading Algae from Urza's Saga?
Spreading Algae is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Urza's Saga numbered 274 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Spreading Algae worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.43 for ungraded Spreading Algae. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Spreading Algae?
Spreading Algae is catalogued as Uncommon in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Spreading Algae legal in Commander or Standard?
Spreading Algae shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, 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 Spreading Algae near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.43. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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