Rust Tick
Scars of Mirrodin · #198

Rust Tick

Rust Tick is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Insect from Scars of Mirrodin (198) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.47 for ungraded copies.

Scars of Mirrodin set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Modern legalLegacy legalVintage legalPenny legalCommander legalOathbreaker legal
TCGPlayer market $0.47
Cardmarket trend €0.03
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Rust Tick suits collectors and players working on Scars of Mirrodin 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 Rust Tick from Scars of Mirrodin?

Rust Tick is a Artifact Creature — Insect in Scars of Mirrodin numbered 198. Mana cost {3}. Rust Tick (198) from Scars of Mirrodin should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin.

What is Rust Tick worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.47 for Rust Tick. Low and high spread runs $0.47 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.47; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetScars of Mirrodin
Number198
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.47
Cardmarket EUR€0.03
cardmarket $0.03
foil $0.47
Normal $0.18

Card stats

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How collectible is Rust Tick?

Rust Tick is a Uncommon printing in Scars of Mirrodin. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Rust Tick?

Rust Tick lists as Artifact Creature — Insect. Artist: Carl Critchlow. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Rust Tick (198) from Scars of Mirrodin should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Rust Tick is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact Creature — Insect in Scars of Mirrodin, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.47 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.47; Normal: $0.18).
  • Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact Creature — Insect 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 Rust Tick from Scars of Mirrodin?

Rust Tick is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Insect from Scars of Mirrodin numbered 198 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Rust Tick worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.47 for ungraded Rust Tick. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Rust Tick?

Rust Tick is catalogued as Uncommon in Scars of Mirrodin. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Rust Tick legal in Commander or Standard?

Rust Tick shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Rust Tick near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.47. 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.