Spire Owl
Spire Owl is a Common Creature — Bird from Urza's Saga (98) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Spire Owl suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Spire Owl from Urza's Saga?
Spire Owl is a Creature — Bird in Urza's Saga numbered 98. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Spire Owl (98) is a format-relevant Creature — Bird in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Spire Owl worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Spire Owl. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 98 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.24 |
| cardmarket | $0.24 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Spire Owl?
Spire Owl is a Common 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 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Spire Owl?
Spire Owl lists as Creature — Bird with keywords Flying. Artist: Steve Firchow. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Spire Owl (98) is a format-relevant Creature — Bird in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Spire Owl is catalogued as Common Creature — Bird in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Bird 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 $0.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Spire Owl from Urza's Saga?
Spire Owl is a Common Creature — Bird from Urza's Saga numbered 98 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Spire Owl worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Spire Owl. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Spire Owl?
Spire Owl 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 Spire Owl legal in Commander or Standard?
Spire Owl shows format legality in legacy, pauper, 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 Spire Owl near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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