Elkin Lair
Elkin Lair is a Rare World Enchantment from Visions (78) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.34 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Elkin Lair suits collectors and players working on Visions who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Elkin Lair from Visions?
Elkin Lair is a World Enchantment in Visions numbered 78. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Elkin Lair (78) is a format-relevant World Enchantment in Visions with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Elkin Lair worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.34 for Elkin Lair. Low and high spread runs $1.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.32; Normal: $1.34. This printing is from Visions. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Visions |
|---|---|
| Number | 78 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.32 |
| cardmarket | $1.32 |
| Normal | $1.34 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Elkin Lair?
Elkin Lair is a Rare printing in Visions. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Visions. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Elkin Lair?
Elkin Lair lists as World Enchantment. Artist: Jerry Tiritilli. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Visions. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Elkin Lair (78) is a format-relevant World Enchantment in Visions with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Elkin Lair is catalogued as Rare World Enchantment in Visions, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.32; Normal: $1.34).
- Mana cost {3}{R} and type line World Enchantment 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 $1.34 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Elkin Lair from Visions?
Elkin Lair is a Rare World Enchantment from Visions numbered 78 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Elkin Lair worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.34 for ungraded Elkin Lair. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Elkin Lair?
Elkin Lair is catalogued as Rare in Visions. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Elkin Lair legal in Commander or Standard?
Elkin Lair 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 Elkin Lair near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.34. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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