Carnage Altar
Carnage Altar is a Uncommon Artifact from Zendikar (198) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.54 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Carnage Altar suits collectors and players working on Zendikar who need the Uncommon 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 Carnage Altar from Zendikar?
Carnage Altar is a Artifact in Zendikar numbered 198. Mana cost {2}. Carnage Altar (198) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Carnage Altar worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.54 for Carnage Altar. Low and high spread runs $0.54 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.54; Normal: $0.24. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 198 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.54 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| foil | $0.54 |
| Normal | $0.24 |
How collectible is Carnage Altar?
Carnage Altar 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 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2009.
What are the key details for Carnage Altar?
Carnage Altar lists as Artifact. Artist: James Paick. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2009.
Cactaur's take
Carnage Altar (198) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Carnage Altar is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.54 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.54; Normal: $0.24).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact 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 Carnage Altar from Zendikar?
Carnage Altar is a Uncommon Artifact from Zendikar numbered 198 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Carnage Altar worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.54 for ungraded Carnage Altar. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Carnage Altar?
Carnage Altar is catalogued as Uncommon in Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Carnage Altar legal in Commander or Standard?
Carnage Altar 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 Carnage Altar near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.54. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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