Somnophore
Somnophore is a Rare Creature — Illusion from Urza's Saga (97) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Somnophore 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 Somnophore from Urza's Saga?
Somnophore is a Creature — Illusion in Urza's Saga numbered 97. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Somnophore (97) is a format-relevant Creature — Illusion 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 Somnophore worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.50 for Somnophore. Low and high spread runs $0.50 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.49; Normal: $0.50. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 97 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.49 |
| cardmarket | $0.49 |
| Normal | $0.50 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Somnophore?
Somnophore 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 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Somnophore?
Somnophore lists as Creature — Illusion with keywords Flying. Artist: Andrew Robinson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Somnophore (97) is a format-relevant Creature — Illusion 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
- Somnophore is catalogued as Rare Creature — Illusion in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.50 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.49; Normal: $0.50).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Illusion 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 $0.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Somnophore from Urza's Saga?
Somnophore is a Rare Creature — Illusion from Urza's Saga numbered 97 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Somnophore worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded Somnophore. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Somnophore?
Somnophore 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 Somnophore legal in Commander or Standard?
Somnophore 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 Somnophore near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.50. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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