Blade of the Bloodchief
Blade of the Bloodchief is a Rare Artifact — Equipment from Zendikar (196) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $53.70 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Blade of the Bloodchief suits collectors and players working on Zendikar who need the Rare slot. Treat $53.70 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Blade of the Bloodchief from Zendikar?
Blade of the Bloodchief is a Artifact — Equipment in Zendikar numbered 196. Mana cost {1}. Blade of the Bloodchief (196) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact — Equipment in Zendikar. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Blade of the Bloodchief worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $53.70 for Blade of the Bloodchief. Low and high spread runs $53.70 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.65; foil: $53.70; Normal: $5.66. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 196 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $53.70 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.65 |
| cardmarket | $4.65 |
| foil | $53.70 |
| Normal | $5.66 |
How collectible is Blade of the Bloodchief?
Blade of the Bloodchief is a Rare printing in Zendikar. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Blade of the Bloodchief?
Blade of the Bloodchief lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Jung Park. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Blade of the Bloodchief (196) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact — Equipment in Zendikar. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Blade of the Bloodchief is catalogued as Rare Artifact — Equipment in Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $53.70 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.65; foil: $53.70; Normal: $5.66).
- Mana cost {1} and type line Artifact — Equipment 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 $53.70 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Blade of the Bloodchief from Zendikar?
Blade of the Bloodchief is a Rare Artifact — Equipment from Zendikar numbered 196 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Blade of the Bloodchief worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $53.70 for ungraded Blade of the Bloodchief. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Blade of the Bloodchief?
Blade of the Bloodchief is catalogued as Rare in Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Blade of the Bloodchief legal in Commander or Standard?
Blade of the Bloodchief 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.
Why does Blade of the Bloodchief trade at a premium?
Blade of the Bloodchief combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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