Geralf's Messenger #9997 – Secret Lair Drop Series (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Secret Lair Drop Series · Rare

Geralf's Messenger #9997 Price

Geralf's Messenger (#9997, Rare) from Secret Lair Drop Series is worth $3.49 to $3.50 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €3.22.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $3.50
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €3.22
30-day change: +0.6%
Printings: 2

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Geralf's Messenger prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$3.50	€3.22
Normal	$3.49	€3.51

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: Secret Lair Drop Series
Card number: 9997
Rarity: Rare
Illustrator: Chris Seaman
Power / toughness: 3/2
Type line: Creature — Zombie
Rules text: Finally! Left-Handed Magic Cards
Geralf's Messenger enters the battlefield tapped.
When Geralf's Messenger enters the battlefield, target opponent loses 2 life.
Undying (When this creature dies, if it has no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Flavor text: The message is "Run."

Geralf's Messenger: common questions

How much is Geralf's Messenger #9997 worth?

Geralf's Messenger (#9997, Rare) from Secret Lair Drop Series is worth $3.49 to $3.50 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €3.22.

What set is Geralf's Messenger from?

Geralf's Messenger is card 9997 in Secret Lair Drop Series. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Chris Seaman.

Is Geralf's Messenger going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $3.48 (September 5, 2026) to $3.50 (October 3, 2026), a change of +0.6%. The 30-day low was $3.44 and the high $3.50.

How do I check what my Geralf's Messenger is worth?

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