Opal Caryatid
USGUrza's Saga/#24/1998Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.11
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 10.0%30d▲ 10.0%90d▼ 8.3%
90d high
$0.13
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.11
Urza's Saga
- Up 10.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 15% below its 90 day high of $0.13.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 2/2 Soldier creature.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (5)
wotc1 Aug 2008
A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
wotc1 Apr 2008
A "creature spell" is any spell with the type Creature, even if it has other types such as Artifact or Enchantment. Older cards of type Summon are also Creature spells.
wotc4 Oct 2004
It triggers when the spell is cast, which means it becomes a creature before that spell resolves.
wotc4 Oct 2004
When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
wotc4 Oct 2004
It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.
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About this card
Opal Caryatid
Opal Caryatid is an Enchantment, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.11 (up 10.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Opal Caryatid FAQ
How much is Opal Caryatid worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Opal Caryatid is $0.11. It is up 10.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.13.
What is the cheapest printing of Opal Caryatid?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Saga at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Opal Caryatid first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from USG #24, released 1998-10-12.
Is Opal Caryatid legal in Commander?
Yes, Opal Caryatid is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Opal Caryatid legal in Modern?
Opal Caryatid is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Opal Caryatid legal in Standard?
Opal Caryatid is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Opal Caryatid do?
Opal Caryatid is an Enchantment with mana cost {W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 2/2 Soldier creature.".