Magic: The Gathering · Coldsnap · Rare

Braid of Fire #78 Price

Braid of Fire (#78, Rare) from Coldsnap is worth $23.44 to $40.00 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €18.87.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $40.00
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €18.87
30-day change: +2.7%
Printings: 5

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Braid of Fire prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$40.00	€18.87
Normal	$23.44	€11.75
Foil - Japanese	—	—
Normal - Italian	—	—
Normal - Japanese	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Coldsnap
Card number: 78
Rarity: Rare
Released: July 21, 2006
Illustrator: Cyril Van Der Haegen
Type line: Enchantment
Rules text: Cumulative upkeep—Add R to your mana pool. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
Flavor text: "To a trained mind, the cold is but a momentary distraction."

Braid of Fire: common questions

How much is Braid of Fire #78 worth?

Braid of Fire (#78, Rare) from Coldsnap is worth $23.44 to $40.00 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €18.87.

What set is Braid of Fire from?

Braid of Fire is card 78 in Coldsnap, released July 21, 2006. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Cyril Van Der Haegen.

Is Braid of Fire going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $38.95 (September 6, 2026) to $40.00 (October 4, 2026), a change of +2.7%. The 30-day low was $38.95 and the high $40.00.

How do I check what my Braid of Fire is worth?

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