Shimmering Barrier
Shimmering Barrier is a Uncommon Creature — Wall from Urza's Saga (50) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shimmering Barrier suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Shimmering Barrier from Urza's Saga?
Shimmering Barrier is a Creature — Wall in Urza's Saga numbered 50. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Shimmering Barrier (50) is a format-relevant Creature — Wall 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 Shimmering Barrier worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Shimmering Barrier. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.25; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 50 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.28 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.25 |
| cardmarket | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.28 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Shimmering Barrier?
Shimmering Barrier 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 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Shimmering Barrier?
Shimmering Barrier lists as Creature — Wall with keywords First strike, Defender, Cycling. Artist: D. Alexander Gregory. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shimmering Barrier (50) is a format-relevant Creature — Wall 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
- Shimmering Barrier is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Wall in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.25; Normal: $0.28).
- Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Creature — Wall 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 $0.28 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shimmering Barrier from Urza's Saga?
Shimmering Barrier is a Uncommon Creature — Wall from Urza's Saga numbered 50 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shimmering Barrier worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Shimmering Barrier. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shimmering Barrier?
Shimmering Barrier 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 Shimmering Barrier legal in Commander or Standard?
Shimmering Barrier 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 Shimmering Barrier near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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