Set Intelligence
Fifth Edition
Fifth Edition released Mar 24, 1997 as a Core with 460 cards. The page keeps chase cards, raw singles, sealed products, and rarity context separated so collectors can read the set without digging through the full checklist first.
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Fifth Edition released on March 24, 1997.
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Set Overview
Fifth Edition released on Mar 24, 1997 and currently has 460 cards in the checklist preview. The largest rarity buckets are 189 common, 137 rare, 134 uncommon, which gives collectors a quick read on how much of the set sits in the chase tiers versus the broader checklist. The top chase section is led by Mana Vault, Black Knight, Necropotence, with raw-card pricing signals prioritized ahead of slabbed listings. Sealed products will appear here once set-linked products are available.
Checklist Shape
Rarity Mix
Chase Watch
Top 8 chase cards
rare - 388
Mana Vault
$107 market marker · Artifact - Artifact
uncommon - 143
Black Knight
$75.00 market marker · Creature - Creature
rare - 182
Necropotence
$41.99 market marker · Enchantment - Enchantment
rare - 329
Sylvan Library
$32.18 market marker · Enchantment - Enchantment
rare - 413
City of Brass
$25.17 market marker · Land - Land
uncommon - 349
Ashnod's Altar
$16.99 market marker · Artifact - Artifact
rare - 232†
Game of Chaos
$14.67 market marker · Sorcery - Sorcery
rare - 280
Birds of Paradise
$14.31 market marker · Creature - Creature
Sealed Products
Set-sealed products
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