
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Sawback Manticore is a rare creature from Mirage. Currently $0.48.
Released October 1996 as part of Mirage (expansion set). Click through to Mirage for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Sawback Manticore is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sawback Manticore a good MTG investment?
Sawback Manticore is a rare from Mirage currently at $0.48. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Sawback Manticore?
Sawback Manticore from Mirage is currently $0.48 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Sawback Manticore's mana cost?
Sawback Manticore's mana cost (casting cost) is 3RG ({3}{R}{G}). See Sawback Manticore's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Sawback Manticore?
At $0.48, Sawback Manticore is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Sawback Manticore?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Sawback Manticore good in Commander (EDH)?
Sawback Manticore is ranked #31609 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Sawback Manticore legal in?
Sawback Manticore is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Sawback Manticore going up or down?
At $0.48, daily moves for Sawback Manticore are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Sawback Manticore worth buying?
Sawback Manticore at $0.48 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.
Sawback Manticore reprint risk
Sawback Manticore is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Sawback Manticore price history
SpellBook has tracked Sawback Manticore since its 1996 release in Mirage across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #31609 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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