Tortoise Formation
Tortoise Formation is a Common Instant from Shards of Alara (61) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Tortoise Formation suits collectors and players working on Shards of Alara 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 Tortoise Formation from Shards of Alara?
Tortoise Formation is a Instant in Shards of Alara numbered 61. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Tortoise Formation (61) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shards of Alara.
What is Tortoise Formation worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Tortoise Formation. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.17; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 61 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shards of Alara |
|---|---|
| Number | 61 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.10 |
| cardmarket | $0.10 |
| foil | $0.17 |
| Normal | $0.11 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Tortoise Formation?
Tortoise Formation is a Common printing in Shards of Alara. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 61 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Tortoise Formation?
Tortoise Formation lists as Instant. Artist: Mark Zug. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 61 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Tortoise Formation (61) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Tortoise Formation is catalogued as Common Instant in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.17; Normal: $0.11).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Instant 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 Tortoise Formation from Shards of Alara?
Tortoise Formation is a Common Instant from Shards of Alara numbered 61 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tortoise Formation worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Tortoise Formation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tortoise Formation?
Tortoise Formation is catalogued as Common in Shards of Alara. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tortoise Formation legal in Commander or Standard?
Tortoise Formation shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Tortoise Formation near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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