Frontier Guide
Frontier Guide is a Uncommon Creature — Elf Scout from Zendikar (161) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.03 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Frontier Guide suits collectors and players working on Zendikar who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Frontier Guide from Zendikar?
Frontier Guide is a Creature — Elf Scout in Zendikar numbered 161. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Frontier Guide (161) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Frontier Guide worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.03 for Frontier Guide. Low and high spread runs $1.03 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $1.03; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 161 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.03 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.10 |
| cardmarket | $0.10 |
| foil | $1.03 |
| Normal | $0.15 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Frontier Guide?
Frontier Guide is a Uncommon printing in Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2009.
What are the key details for Frontier Guide?
Frontier Guide lists as Creature — Elf Scout. Artist: Wayne Reynolds. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Frontier Guide (161) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Frontier Guide is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Elf Scout in Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.03 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $1.03; Normal: $0.15).
- Mana cost {1}{G} and type line Creature — Elf Scout 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 $1.03 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Frontier Guide from Zendikar?
Frontier Guide is a Uncommon Creature — Elf Scout from Zendikar numbered 161 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Frontier Guide worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.03 for ungraded Frontier Guide. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Frontier Guide?
Frontier Guide is catalogued as Uncommon in Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Frontier Guide legal in Commander or Standard?
Frontier Guide shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Frontier Guide near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.03. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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