Staff of the Letter Magus
Unstable · #159

Staff of the Letter Magus

Staff of the Letter Magus is a Uncommon Artifact from Unstable (159) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded copies.

Unstable set collectorsBulk and playset buyers
TCGPlayer market $0.36
Cardmarket trend €0.14
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Staff of the Letter Magus suits collectors and players working on Unstable who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Staff of the Letter Magus from Unstable?

Staff of the Letter Magus is a Artifact in Unstable numbered 159. Mana cost {3}. Staff of the Letter Magus (159) from Unstable should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 159 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Staff of the Letter Magus worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.36 for Staff of the Letter Magus. Low and high spread runs $0.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 159 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetUnstable
Number159
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.36
Cardmarket EUR€0.14
cardmarket $0.14
foil $0.36
Normal $0.15

How collectible is Staff of the Letter Magus?

Staff of the Letter Magus is a Uncommon printing in Unstable. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 159 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Staff of the Letter Magus?

Staff of the Letter Magus lists as Artifact. Artist: Daniel Ljunggren. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 159 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Staff of the Letter Magus (159) from Unstable should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Staff of the Letter Magus is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Unstable, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.15).
  • Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Staff of the Letter Magus from Unstable?

Staff of the Letter Magus is a Uncommon Artifact from Unstable numbered 159 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Staff of the Letter Magus worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded Staff of the Letter Magus. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Staff of the Letter Magus?

Staff of the Letter Magus is catalogued as Uncommon in Unstable. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

How do I verify the correct Staff of the Letter Magus printing?

Match set code ust, collector number 159, and finish treatment. Scryfall-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from Unstable.

Should I buy Staff of the Letter Magus near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.36. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.