What does Rare rarity mean in Magic: The Gathering?

Rare is one of the rarity tiers in Magic: The Gathering. Cards of this rarity are distinguished by their print run size, visual treatment, and typical market value. Rarer cards generally command higher prices due to lower supply.

How many Rare cards are in Magic: The Gathering?

There are currently 10,000 rare Magic: The Gathering cards with active price data in our database. This includes cards from all sets and printings with near-mint market prices available.

How often do prices update?

Prices update daily via our automated pipeline. Near-mint market prices are sourced from major TCG marketplaces and smoothed over a 7-day window for stability. The 7-day change column shows each card's price momentum.

Rare Magic: The Gathering Cards — Page 13 — Prices & Market Data

Fierce Guardianship

Commander Masters · Instant

$131.01

Balance

30th Anniversary Edition · Sorcery

$130.63

Darkpact

Limited Edition Beta · Sorcery

$130.50

Strip Mine

Antiquities · Land

$130.14

Veteran Bodyguard

Limited Edition Beta · Creature

$130.11

Braingeyser

Unlimited Edition · Sorcery

$129.71

Finneas, Ace Archer

Bloomburrow · Legendary Creature

$129.50

Polluted Delta

Onslaught · Land

$129.10

Sleight of Mind

Limited Edition Beta · Instant

$128.92

Muerra, Trash Tactician

Bloomburrow · Legendary Creature

$128.90

Aerith, Last Ancient

Final Fantasy Commander · Legendary Creature

$128.34

Phyrexian Altar

Secret Lair Countdown · Artifact

$128.48

Thranduil, the Elvenking

The Hobbit · Legendary Creature

$128.18

Deflecting Swat

Commander Masters · Instant

$127.50

Argivian Archaeologist

Antiquities · Creature

$126.56

Shivan Dragon

30th Anniversary Edition · Creature

$125.11

Gauntlet of Might

Collectors' Edition · Artifact

$124.98

Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind

Champs and States · Legendary Creature

$124.93

Serra Angel

Wizards of the Coast Online Store · Creature

$124.49

Land Equilibrium

Legends · Enchantment

$123.67

Fabricate

Secret Lair Drop · Sorcery

$124.14

Demonic Tutor

Judge Gift Cards 2020 · Sorcery

$123.71

Katara, the Fearless

URL/Convention Promos · Legendary Creature

$122.98

Animate Wall

Limited Edition Beta · Enchantment

$122.31

Ankh of Mishra

Unlimited Edition · Artifact

$121.56

Lake of the Dead

Alliances · Land

$120.03

Hua Tuo, Honored Physician

Portal Three Kingdoms · Legendary Creature

$121.40

Flooded Strand

Onslaught · Land

$120.99

Volrath's Stronghold

Stronghold · Legendary Land

$120.26

Wooded Foothills

Onslaught · Land

$120.18

Terror of the Peaks

Spotlight Series · Creature

$119.84

Persistent Petitioners

Secret Lair Drop · Creature

$119.20

Royal Assassin

Unlimited Edition · Creature

$112.74

Thawing Glaciers

Judge Gift Cards 2010 · Land

$118.69

Mana Flare

30th Anniversary Edition · Enchantment

$118.39

Dingus Egg

30th Anniversary Edition · Artifact

$118.35

Tawnos's Coffin

Antiquities · Artifact

$117.72

Lulu, Stern Guardian

Final Fantasy Commander · Legendary Creature

$117.15

Relentless Rats

Secret Lair Drop · Creature

$117.21

Orcish Bowmasters

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Creature

$117.39

Thassa's Oracle

Secret Lair Drop · Creature

$116.54

Borrowing the East Wind

Portal Three Kingdoms · Sorcery

$115.94

Kodama's Reach

Secret Lair Drop · Sorcery

$115.57

Shallow Grave

Mirage · Instant

$115.30

Null Rod

Weatherlight · Artifact

$115.28

Smothering Tithe

Judge Gift Cards 2022 · Enchantment

$115.15

Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen

Portal Three Kingdoms · Legendary Creature

$115.04

Fastbond

Unlimited Edition · Enchantment

$113.90

Mind Twist

Unlimited Edition · Sorcery

$114.00

Island

Arena League 2002 · Basic Land

$115.33

Fork

Unlimited Edition · Instant

$113.36

Howling Mine

30th Anniversary Edition · Artifact

$113.07

Tifa Lockhart

Final Fantasy · Legendary Creature

$113.08

Wasteland

Judge Gift Cards 2010 · Land

$110.37

Zhao Zilong, Tiger General

Portal Three Kingdoms · Legendary Creature

$112.43

Lathril, Blade of the Elves

Foundations · Legendary Creature

$112.33

Deflecting Swat

Commander Masters · Instant

$112.30

Mana Vault

Collectors' Edition · Artifact

$112.04

Demonic Hordes

30th Anniversary Edition · Creature

$111.78

Birds of Paradise

Collectors' Edition · Creature

$111.54

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