Grim Initiate
War of the Spark · #130

Grim Initiate

Grim Initiate is a Common Creature — Zombie Warrior from War of the Spark (130) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.55 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.55
Cardmarket trend €0.12
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Grim Initiate suits collectors and players working on War of the Spark who need the Common 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 Grim Initiate from War of the Spark?

Grim Initiate is a Creature — Zombie Warrior in War of the Spark numbered 130. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Grim Initiate (130) from War of the Spark should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Grim Initiate worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.55 for Grim Initiate. Low and high spread runs $0.55 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.55; Normal: $0.12. This printing is from War of the Spark. Collector number 130 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetWar of the Spark
Number130
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.55
Cardmarket EUR€0.12
cardmarket $0.12
foil $0.55
Normal $0.12

Card stats

ColorsR
Power1

How collectible is Grim Initiate?

Grim Initiate is a Common printing in War of the Spark. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from War of the Spark. Collector number 130 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Grim Initiate?

Grim Initiate lists as Creature — Zombie Warrior with keywords Amass, First strike. Artist: Jason Felix. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from War of the Spark. Collector number 130 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Grim Initiate (130) from War of the Spark should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Grim Initiate is catalogued as Common Creature — Zombie Warrior in War of the Spark, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.55 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.55; Normal: $0.12).
  • Mana cost {R} and type line Creature — Zombie Warrior 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 Grim Initiate from War of the Spark?

Grim Initiate is a Common Creature — Zombie Warrior from War of the Spark numbered 130 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Grim Initiate worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.55 for ungraded Grim Initiate. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Grim Initiate?

Grim Initiate is catalogued as Common in War of the Spark. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Grim Initiate legal in Commander or Standard?

Grim Initiate shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Grim Initiate near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.55. 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.