Grappling Kraken
Foundations · #39

Grappling Kraken

Grappling Kraken is a Uncommon Creature — Kraken from Foundations (39) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded copies.

Foundations set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Standard legalFuture legalHistoric legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legal
TCGPlayer market $0.38
Cardmarket trend €0.13
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Grappling Kraken suits collectors and players working on Foundations 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 Grappling Kraken from Foundations?

Grappling Kraken is a Creature — Kraken in Foundations numbered 39. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Grappling Kraken (39) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 39 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Grappling Kraken worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.38 for Grappling Kraken. Low and high spread runs $0.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.24. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 39 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFoundations
Number39
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.38
Cardmarket EUR€0.13
cardmarket $0.13
foil $0.38
Normal $0.24

Card stats

ColorsU
Power5

How collectible is Grappling Kraken?

Grappling Kraken is a Uncommon printing in Foundations. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 39 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2024.

What are the key details for Grappling Kraken?

Grappling Kraken lists as Creature — Kraken with keywords Landfall. Artist: Ben Wootten. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 39 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Grappling Kraken (39) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Grappling Kraken is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Kraken in Foundations, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.24).
  • Mana cost {4}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Kraken 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 Grappling Kraken from Foundations?

Grappling Kraken is a Uncommon Creature — Kraken from Foundations numbered 39 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Grappling Kraken worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded Grappling Kraken. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Grappling Kraken?

Grappling Kraken is catalogued as Uncommon in Foundations. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Grappling Kraken legal in Commander or Standard?

Grappling Kraken shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Grappling Kraken near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.38. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.