Utility Knife
Utility Knife is a Common Artifact — Equipment from Zendikar Rising (256) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Utility Knife suits collectors and players working on Zendikar Rising 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 Utility Knife from Zendikar Rising?
Utility Knife is a Artifact — Equipment in Zendikar Rising numbered 256. Mana cost {1}. Utility Knife (256) from Zendikar Rising should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 256 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Utility Knife worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Utility Knife. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 256 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar Rising |
|---|---|
| Number | 256 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.04 |
| cardmarket | $0.04 |
| foil | $0.29 |
| Normal | $0.07 |
How collectible is Utility Knife?
Utility Knife is a Common 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 256 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Utility Knife?
Utility Knife lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Craig J Spearing. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 256 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Utility Knife (256) from Zendikar Rising should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Utility Knife is catalogued as Common Artifact — Equipment in Zendikar Rising, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.07).
- 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Utility Knife from Zendikar Rising?
Utility Knife is a Common Artifact — Equipment from Zendikar Rising numbered 256 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Utility Knife worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Utility Knife. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Utility Knife?
Utility Knife is catalogued as Common in Zendikar Rising. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Utility Knife legal in Commander or Standard?
Utility Knife 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 Utility Knife near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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