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Reference snapshot · Mar 17, 05:00 AM · Scryfall daily price snapshot
Hostage Taker
NMrare
Card Game
Magic
Set/Year
Ixalan
Card #
223
Artist
Wayne Reynolds
Variant
Normal
Cross-Platform Pricing
TCGPlayer Market
Aggregate
$0.22
| Source | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| TCGPlayer Market | $0.22 | Aggregate |
Data Quality
Blended history5 verified snapshot points + 26 modeled bridge points.
Snapshot sourceScryfall daily price snapshot
MethodCatalog connector snapshot
Chart latest layerScryfall daily price snapshot
Catalog Activity
LOWHIGH (5)
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Catalog Reference Snapshot
$0.22
▼ 12.0%
As of Mar 17, 05:00 AM · Catalog connector snapshot
7D Change
+0.0%
30D Activity
0 pts
Price Action
Blended history: 5 verified snapshot points + 26 modeled bridge points. · ⚠ Includes modeled data
Market Evidence Status
MTG card pages currently publish reference snapshots and history, but not completed-sales-derived confidence metrics.
Why Is This Moving?
3 EventsPokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released— Neutral
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 2026via Official Pokémon CompanyConfidence 60%
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing— Neutral
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 2026via PSA OfficialConfidence 60%
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction▼ Negative
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
Jan 5, 2026via Market Data AnalysisConfidence 60%
