Desperate Castaways
Desperate Castaways is a Common Creature — Human Pirate from Ixalan (101) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Desperate Castaways suits collectors and players working on Ixalan 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 Desperate Castaways from Ixalan?
Desperate Castaways is a Creature — Human Pirate in Ixalan numbered 101. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Desperate Castaways (101) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 101 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Desperate Castaways worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Desperate Castaways. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 101 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ixalan |
|---|---|
| Number | 101 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.27 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.02 |
| cardmarket | $0.02 |
| foil | $0.27 |
| Normal | $0.13 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Desperate Castaways?
Desperate Castaways is a Common printing in Ixalan. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 101 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.
What are the key details for Desperate Castaways?
Desperate Castaways lists as Creature — Human Pirate. Artist: Zoltan Boros. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 101 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Desperate Castaways (101) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Desperate Castaways is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Pirate in Ixalan, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.13).
- Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Creature — Human Pirate 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 Desperate Castaways from Ixalan?
Desperate Castaways is a Common Creature — Human Pirate from Ixalan numbered 101 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Desperate Castaways worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Desperate Castaways. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Desperate Castaways?
Desperate Castaways is catalogued as Common in Ixalan. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Desperate Castaways legal in Commander or Standard?
Desperate Castaways 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 Desperate Castaways near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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