Magic: The Gathering · planechase
The Maelstrom
Planechase Planes · #23 · common · 2009
Plane — Alara
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Market reference
$9.00
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Collector number
- 23 / 40
- Release year
- 2009
- Rarity
- common
- Illustrator
- James Paick
- Frame
- 2003
- Border
- black
- Finishes
- nonfoil
- Printed
- 2009-09-04
About this card
Type: Plane — Alara
When you planeswalk to The Maelstrom and at the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal the top card of your library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you revealed a card but didn't put it onto the battlefield, put it on the bottom of your library. Whenever chaos ensues, return target permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
Scryfall pricing
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| USD (non-foil) | $9.00 |
| EUR (non-foil) | €1.93 |
| MTGO tix | 0.72 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my The Maelstrom is real?
The Maelstrom is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the print quality and cardstock (real cards have a distinctive blue inner core visible from the edge), the rosette pattern on the back, the security stamp on planeswalker / mythic cards from recent sets, and confirm the collector number and set code match the official Scryfall record. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is The Maelstrom worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for The Maelstrom is $9.00; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is The Maelstrom from?
The Maelstrom is from the Magic: The Gathering set "Planechase Planes" in the planechase series, released in 2009.
What rarity is The Maelstrom?
The Maelstrom is a common card in the Planechase Planes set.
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