
Core Set · Eighth Edition
Spreading Algae
281/711 • uncommon • illus. Stephen Daniele
A near-mint Spreading Algae #281 from Eighth Edition (Magic: The Gathering) is worth about £0.17.
Market value
£0.17
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About Spreading Algae
Spreading Algae (card #281) is a uncommon card from the Eighth Edition set in the Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game. It is the 281st of 711 cards in the base set. It carries a rarity of uncommon, which determines how often it appears in booster packs. The Eighth Edition set belongs to the Core Set series and was released in 2003. Its artwork was illustrated by Stephen Daniele. Based on live market data, a near-mint copy is currently valued at around £0.17 on The TCG OS. Track its full price history, compare raw and graded values, browse other printings, and find live listings below.
Card details
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Number
- #281 of 711
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Artist
- Stephen Daniele
- Year
- 2003
- Game
- Magic: The Gathering
- Market value
- £0.17 (near-mint)
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Card details
- Type
- Enchantment — Aura
- Mana cost
- {G}
- Mana value
- 1
- Colours
- G
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Artist
- Stephen Daniele
- Released
- 28 Jul 2003
Oracle text
Enchant Swamp When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy it. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.
FAQs about Spreading Algae
How much is Spreading Algae worth?
Around £0.17 for a near-mint copy, based on live market data.
What set is Spreading Algae from?
Spreading Algae is card #281 from the Eighth Edition set (released 2003).
How rare is Spreading Algae?
Spreading Algae is a uncommon card.
What year was Spreading Algae released?
The Eighth Edition set was released in 2003.
How many printings of Spreading Algae are there?
Spreading Algae has 2 printings across sets.
Where can I buy Spreading Algae?
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