Sinister Starfish
Modern Horizons 2 · #99

Sinister Starfish

Sinister Starfish is a Common Creature — Starfish from Modern Horizons 2 (99) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.

Modern Horizons 2 set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Historic legalTimeless legalGladiator legalModern legalLegacy legalPauper legal
TCGPlayer market $0.27
Cardmarket trend €0.04
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Sinister Starfish suits collectors and players working on Modern Horizons 2 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 Sinister Starfish from Modern Horizons 2?

Sinister Starfish is a Creature — Starfish in Modern Horizons 2 numbered 99. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Sinister Starfish (99) from Modern Horizons 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2.

What is Sinister Starfish worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Sinister Starfish. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 99 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetModern Horizons 2
Number99
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.27
Cardmarket EUR€0.04
cardmarket $0.04
foil $0.27
Normal $0.17

Card stats

ColorsB
Power0

How collectible is Sinister Starfish?

Sinister Starfish is a Common printing in Modern Horizons 2. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 99 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Sinister Starfish?

Sinister Starfish lists as Creature — Starfish with keywords Surveil. Artist: Nils Hamm. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 99 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Sinister Starfish (99) from Modern Horizons 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Sinister Starfish is catalogued as Common Creature — Starfish in Modern Horizons 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.17).
  • Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Creature — Starfish 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 Sinister Starfish from Modern Horizons 2?

Sinister Starfish is a Common Creature — Starfish from Modern Horizons 2 numbered 99 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Sinister Starfish worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Sinister Starfish. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Sinister Starfish?

Sinister Starfish is catalogued as Common in Modern Horizons 2. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Sinister Starfish legal in Commander or Standard?

Sinister Starfish shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Sinister Starfish near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. 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.