Spike-Tailed Ceratops
Spike-Tailed Ceratops is a Common Creature — Dinosaur from Ixalan (209) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Spike-Tailed Ceratops 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 Spike-Tailed Ceratops from Ixalan?
Spike-Tailed Ceratops is a Creature — Dinosaur in Ixalan numbered 209. Mana cost {4}{G}. Color identity: G. Spike-Tailed Ceratops (209) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Spike-Tailed Ceratops worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Spike-Tailed Ceratops. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ixalan |
|---|---|
| Number | 209 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| foil | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.09 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Spike-Tailed Ceratops?
Spike-Tailed Ceratops 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 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.
What are the key details for Spike-Tailed Ceratops?
Spike-Tailed Ceratops lists as Creature — Dinosaur. Artist: Lius Lasahido. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Spike-Tailed Ceratops (209) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Spike-Tailed Ceratops is catalogued as Common Creature — Dinosaur in Ixalan, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.09).
- Mana cost {4}{G} and type line Creature — Dinosaur 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 Spike-Tailed Ceratops from Ixalan?
Spike-Tailed Ceratops is a Common Creature — Dinosaur from Ixalan numbered 209 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Spike-Tailed Ceratops worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Spike-Tailed Ceratops. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Spike-Tailed Ceratops?
Spike-Tailed Ceratops is catalogued as Common in Ixalan. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Spike-Tailed Ceratops legal in Commander or Standard?
Spike-Tailed Ceratops 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 Spike-Tailed Ceratops near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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