Thundering Sparkmage
Thundering Sparkmage is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Zendikar Rising (171) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.08 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Thundering Sparkmage suits collectors and players working on Zendikar Rising 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 Thundering Sparkmage from Zendikar Rising?
Thundering Sparkmage is a Creature — Human Wizard in Zendikar Rising numbered 171. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Thundering Sparkmage (171) from Zendikar Rising should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar Rising.
What is Thundering Sparkmage worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.08 for Thundering Sparkmage. Low and high spread runs $0.08 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.08; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 171 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar Rising |
|---|---|
| Number | 171 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.08 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.06 |
| cardmarket | $0.06 |
| foil | $0.08 |
| Normal | $0.11 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Thundering Sparkmage?
Thundering Sparkmage is a Uncommon printing in Zendikar Rising. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 171 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Thundering Sparkmage?
Thundering Sparkmage lists as Creature — Human Wizard. Artist: Billy Christian. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 171 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Thundering Sparkmage (171) from Zendikar Rising should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Thundering Sparkmage is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard in Zendikar Rising, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.08 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.08; Normal: $0.11).
- Mana cost {3}{R} and type line Creature — Human Wizard 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 Thundering Sparkmage from Zendikar Rising?
Thundering Sparkmage is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Zendikar Rising numbered 171 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Thundering Sparkmage worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.08 for ungraded Thundering Sparkmage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Thundering Sparkmage?
Thundering Sparkmage is catalogued as Uncommon in Zendikar Rising. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Thundering Sparkmage legal in Commander or Standard?
Thundering Sparkmage 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 Thundering Sparkmage near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.08. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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