This article series documents the price changes of cards in print. We will track how cards go from release to its time out of print. We're currently tracking eight sets: Theros Block (Theros, Born of the Gods, and Journey into Nyx), Khans of Tarkir Block (Khans of Tarkir, Fate Reforged, and Dragons of Tarkir), Magic 2015, and Modern Masters 2015 Edition. A Standard set runs as long as it's Standard-legal, whereas non-Standard sets will be run as for as long as deemed necessary.
This will be updated every Friday. Monday after the weekend of Magic which will see what cards went over the weekend and the Friday before those events so track the major changes. The prices come from TCG Player’s median from $2.00 USD and up.
Modern Masters 2015 Edition
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Set |
Date |
Date |
Change |
Biggest Loser
-$2.88
Biggest Winner
+$0.01
Summary
The set has just been released and we're already seeing drops in card prices. We expect a lot more to drop off the list as the set gets closer to release date and the three Modern Masters 2015 Limited Grand Prix events. It's recommended to hold off on buying any cards from Modern Masters 2015 unless you need the card at the moment. With a minimal amount of new art, there's no reason to get these cards as they are all reprints. It is not like a Standard set, where no one has these cards already, but it is catch up for people who need them. |
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Modern Master 2015 Edition |
22-May |
18-May |
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$161.65 |
$162.47 |
↓ |
$0.82 |
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$49.99 |
$50.50 |
↓ |
$0.51 |
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$49.75 |
$49.95 |
↓ |
$0.20 |
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$41.23 |
$41.35 |
↓ |
$0.12 |
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$39.60 |
$40.46 |
↓ |
$0.86 |
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$39.25 |
$40.35 |
↓ |
$1.10 |
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$38.52 |
$40.00 |
↓ |
$1.48 |
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$35.55 |
$35.77 |
↓ |
$0.22 |
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$34.99 |
$36.99 |
↓ |
$2.00 |
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$34.97 |
$35.50 |
↓ |
$0.53 |
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$30.10 |
$32.98 |
↓ |
$2.88 |
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$24.95 |
$25.00 |
↓ |
$0.05 |
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$24.47 |
$26.25 |
↓ |
$1.78 |
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$20.15 |
$20.50 |
↓ |
$0.35 |
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$19.99 |
$20.49 |
↓ |
$0.50 |
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$19.95 |
$19.99 |
↓ |
$0.04 |
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$19.80 |
$20.10 |
↓ |
$0.30 |
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$19.50 |
$19.95 |
↓ |
$0.45 |
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$18.99 |
$20.15 |
↓ |
$1.16 |
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$18.99 |
$20.68 |
↓ |
$1.69 |
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$14.99 |
$15.74 |
↓ |
$0.75 |
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$11.87 |
$11.99 |
↓ |
$0.12 |
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$9.99 |
$11.99 |
↓ |
$2.00 |
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$9.90 |
$10.11 |
↓ |
$0.21 |
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$9.81 |
$10.12 |
↓ |
$0.41 |
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$6.50 |
$7.74 |
↓ |
$1.24 |
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$4.99 |
$5.49 |
↓ |
$0.50 |
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$4.99 |
$5.32 |
↓ |
$0.33 |
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$4.49 |
$4.76 |
↓ |
$0.27 |
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$4.25 |
$4.49 |
↓ |
$0.24 |
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$3.99 |
$4.15 |
↓ |
$0.16 |
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$3.83 |
$3.99 |
↓ |
$0.16 |
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$3.77 |
$3.99 |
↓ |
$0.22 |
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$3.48 |
$3.49 |
↓ |
$0.01 |
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$2.51 |
$2.50 |
↑ |
$0.01 |
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$2.48 |
$3.10 |
↓ |
$0.62 |
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$2.26 |
$2.60 |
↓ |
$0.34 |
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$2.22 |
$2.47 |
↓ |
$0.25 |
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$2.15 |
$2.35 |
↓ |
$0.20 |
Dragons of Tarkir
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Set |
Date |
Date |
Change |
Biggest Loser
-$1.63
Biggest Winner
+$1.27
Summary It looks like Dragons of Tarkir is finally starting to cool off and prices are coming down, most likely due to the interest in Modern Master 2015 Edition and the associated Limited Grand Prix events. Collected Company and Den Protector are among the hottest cards in Standard right now. Collected Company is making splashes in Modern in two different green decks, Elves and Melira (no) Pod. Overall, the set is good value, and if you are going to crack a Standard box for value, this is the best one. |
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Dragons of Tarkir |
22-May |
18-May |
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$28.55 |
$30.00 |
↓ |
$0.45 |
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$24.89 |
$24.99 |
↓ |
$0.10 |
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$18.99 |
$20.62 |
↓ |
$1.63 |
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$14.36 |
$15.14 |
↓ |
$0.78 |
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$12.15 |
$12.96 |
↓ |
$0.81 |
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$11.99 |
$10.72 |
↑ |
$1.27 |
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$10.80 |
$11.52 |
↓ |
$0.72 |
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$9.43 |
$9.81 |
↓ |
$0.48 |
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$8.98 |
$8.95 |
↑ |
$0.03 |
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$8.49 |
$8.66 |
↓ |
$0.17 |
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$7.95 |
$8.13 |
↓ |
$0.18 |
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$6.95 |
$7.00 |
↓ |
$0.05 |
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$5.00 |
$5.05 |
↓ |
$0.05 |
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$4.85 |
$5.00 |
↓ |
$0.15 |
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$4.82 |
$4.92 |
↓ |
$0.10 |
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$3.98 |
$4.22 |
↓ |
$0.24 |
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$3.93 |
$4.19 |
↓ |
$0.26 |
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$3.60 |
$3.73 |
↓ |
$0.13 |
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$3.25 |
$3.31 |
↓ |
$0.06 |
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$3.20 |
$3.55 |
↓ |
$0.35 |
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$3.19 |
$3.49 |
↓ |
$0.30 |
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$2.94 |
$2.99 |
↓ |
$0.05 |
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$2.77 |
$2.80 |
↓ |
$0.03 |
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$2.60 |
$2.66 |
↓ |
$0.06 |
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$2.15 |
$2.20 |
↓ |
$0.05 |
Fate Reforged
| Set | Date | Date | Change |
Biggest Loser
Biggest Winner
Summary Surprisingly, Soulfire Grandmaster overtook Whisperwood Elemental. Whisperwood was expected to be the second most expensive card in Fate Reforged. Ugin is still the most expensive card in Standard, although Dragonlord Ojutai is trying hard to take that. I anticipate Ojutai to swing for that goal. Overall, the set continues to decline, most likely due to currently still being drafted, and will be drafted until Magic Origins comes out. There probably won't be a massive amount of Modern Masters 2015 booster drafts. |
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| Fate Reforged | 22-May | 18-May | |||
| Ugin, the Spirit Dragon | $29.90 | $30.37 | ↓ | $0.47 | |
| Monastery Mentor | $15.08 | $15.49 | ↓ | $0.41 | |
| Soulfire Grand Master | $10.18 | $10.56 | ↓ | $0.38 | |
| Whisperwood Elemental | $10.00 | $10.50 | ↓ | $0.50 | |
| Tasigur, the Golden Fang | $6.08 | $6.20 | ↓ | $0.12 | |
| Warden of the First Tree | $4.07 | $4.03 | ↑ | $0.04 | |
| Brutal Hordechief | $3.88 | $4.00 | ↓ | $0.12 | |
| Shaman of the Great Hunt | $3.35 | $3.63 | ↓ | $0.28 | |
| Crux of Fate | $3.10 | $3.19 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Valorous Stance | $2.25 | $2.33 | ↓ | $0.08 |
Khans of Tarkir
| Set | Date | Date | Change |
Biggest Loser
-$0.16
Biggest Winner +$0.24
Summary Khans of Tarkir is slowly rising in price after being in decline for awhile. The fetchlands are ticking up, and if you need them or want to build them up as trade fodder, now is the time. Same with the other Standard staples like Dig Through Time, Siege Rhino, and the planeswalkers. |
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| Khans of Tarkir | 22-May | 18-May | |||
| Polluted Delta | $14.75 | $14.51 | ↑ | $0.24 | |
| Flooded Strand | $14.20 | $14.23 | ↓ | $0.03 | |
| Windswept Heath | $11.55 | $11.49 | ↑ | $0.06 | |
| Wooded Foothills | $11.50 | $11.39 | ↑ | $0.11 | |
| Bloodstained Mire | $9.43 | $9.25 | ↑ | $0.18 | |
| Sorin, Solemn Visitor | $9.42 | $9.49 | ↓ | $0.07 | |
| Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker | $6.95 | $7.09 | ↓ | $0.14 | |
| Dig Through Time | $5.70 | $5.70 | − | $0.00 | |
| Siege Rhino | $4.72 | $4.79 | ↓ | $0.07 | |
| Anafenza, the Foremost | $4.19 | $4.25 | ↓ | $0.06 | |
| Wingmate Roc | $3.50 | $3.63 | ↓ | $0.13 | |
| See the Unwritten | $3.49 | $3.65 | ↓ | $0.16 | |
| Sidisi, Brood Tyrant | $2.71 | $2.80 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Clever Impersonator | $2.62 | $2.66 | ↓ | $0.04 | |
| Monastery Swiftspear | $2.45 | $2.43 | ↑ | $0.02 | |
| Ashcloud Phoenix | $2.36 | $2.46 | ↓ | $0.10 |
Magic 2015
| Set | Date | Date | Change |
Biggest Loser
-$0.57
Biggest Winner
Summary
This set is a mix of increases and decreases. It still has the most expensive uncommon in Stroke the Flames. The set has some Modern and Eternal playable cards such as Sliver Hive, Sliver Hivelord, painlands, Chandra, Pyromaster, and Chord of Calling. Hornet Nest is slowly becoming a mainstay in the sideboards of all Standard green decks. |
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| Magic 2015 | 22-May | 18-May | |||
| Nissa, Worldwaker | $17.70 | $17.92 | ↓ | $0.22 | |
| Garruk, Apex Predator | $13.68 | $13.94 | ↓ | $0.26 | |
| Goblin Rabblemaster | $12.70 | $13.27 | ↓ | $0.57 | |
| Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth | $9.33 | $9.35 | ↓ | $0.02 | |
| Liliana Vess | $8.55 | $8.62 | ↓ | $0.07 | |
| Ajani Steadfast | $7.66 | $7.69 | ↓ | $0.03 | |
| Perilous Vault | $7.19 | $7.49 | ↓ | $0.30 | |
| Sliver Hivelord | $7.11 | $7.20 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Battlefield Forge | $5.70 | $6.04 | ↓ | $0.34 | |
| Shivan Reef | $4.92 | $5.07 | ↓ | $0.15 | |
| Llanowar Wastes | $4.85 | $4.99 | ↓ | $0.14 | |
| Chandra, Pyromaster | $4.77 | $4.99 | ↓ | $0.22 | |
| Stoke the Flames | $4.16 | $4.19 | ↓ | $0.03 | |
| Chord of Calling | $4.09 | $4.00 | ↑ | $0.09 | |
| Waste Not | $3.96 | $3.99 | ↓ | $0.03 | |
| Hornet Nest | $3.59 | $3.31 | ↑ | $0.28 | |
| Yavimaya Coast | $3.50 | $3.58 | ↓ | $0.08 | |
| Sliver Hive | $3.23 | $3.28 | ↓ | $0.05 | |
| Jace, the Living Guildpact | $3.14 | $3.23 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Obelisk of Urd | $2.92 | $2.93 | ↓ | $0.01 | |
| Hornet Queen | $2.88 | $3.00 | ↓ | $0.12 | |
| Soul of New Phyrexia | $2.32 | $2.34 | ↓ | $0.02 | |
| Chasm Skulker | $2.06 | $2.09 | ↓ | $0.03 |
Journey into Nyx
| Set | Date | Date | Change |
Biggest Loser
Biggest Winner
Summary
The set is shifting downwards. The gods will have some casual appeal in Commander, as will Godsend. Keranos, Atheros, and Mana Confluence are Modern playable and probably the cards to keep out of this set.
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| Journey into Nyx | 22-May | 18-May | |||
| Ajani, Mentor of Heroes | $14.35 | $14.68 | ↓ | $0.33 | |
| Mana Confluence | $11.25 | $11.25 | − | $0.00 | |
| Athreos, God of Passage | $9.99 | $10.00 | ↓ | $0.01 | |
| Eidolon of the Great Revel | $9.49 | $9.45 | ↑ | $0.04 | |
| Keranos, God of Storms | $9.19 | $9.40 | ↓ | $0.21 | |
| Temple of Malady | $7.60 | $7.81 | ↓ | $0.21 | |
| Godsend | $4.68 | $4.74 | ↓ | $0.06 | |
| Iroas, God of Victory | $4.68 | $4.75 | ↓ | $0.07 | |
| Temple of Epiphany | $4.66 | $4.85 | ↓ | $0.19 | |
| Pharika, God of Affliction | $3.95 | $4.03 | ↓ | $0.08 | |
| Kruphix, God of Horizons | $3.39 | $3.41 | ↓ | $0.02 |
Born of the Gods
| Set | Date | Date | Change |
Biggest Loser
-$0.38 Biggest Winner No positive changes Summary
The set is overall shifting downwards. Nothing increased positively. Brimaz and Courser can see play in Modern and may be Legacy. The five gods are going to be good for Commander. Courser of Kruphix was dethroned as the second most expensive card with Temple of Enlightenment taking second place. |
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| Born of the Gods | 22-May | 18-May | |||
| Brimaz, King of Oreskos | $16.84 | $17.10 | ↓ | $0.26 | |
| Temple of Enlightenment | $7.49 | $7.61 | ↓ | $0.12 | |
| Courser of Kruphix | $7.21 | $7.39 | ↓ | $0.18 | |
| Kiora, the Crashing Wave | $5.40 | $5.78 | ↓ | $0.38 | |
| Mogis, God of Slaughter | $4.66 | $4.73 | ↓ | $0.07 | |
| Xenagos, God of Revels | $4.53 | $4.57 | ↓ | $0.04 | |
| Phenax, God of Deception | $3.89 | $3.94 | ↓ | $0.05 | |
| Temple of Plenty | $3.26 | $3.32 | ↓ | $0.06 | |
| Chromanticore | $2.89 | $2.96 | ↓ | $0.07 | |
| Hero of Iroas | $2.77 | $2.95 | ↓ | $0.18 | |
| Kraken Token | $2.53 | $2.56 | ↓ | $0.03 | |
| Temple of Malice | $2.25 | $2.27 | ↓ | $0.02 | |
| Bile Blight | $2.00 | $2.04 | ↓ | $0.04 |
Theros
| Set | Date | Date | Change |
Biggest Loser
Biggest Winner
+$0.07 Summary
Thoughtseize is the most expensive rare in the set, and probably the only card that will see extensive play in Modern and the Eternal formats. The five Gods are going to be good for Commander. Surprisingly, Fleecemane Lion is now worth more than Polukranos, World Eater. Fleecemain Lion sees play in almost every G/W build in Standard, and Polukranos, World Eater only sees play in Green devotion decks. |
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| Theros | 22-May | 18-May | |||
| Thoughtseize | $21.86 | $21.79 | ↑ | $0.07 | |
| Stormbreath Dragon | $14.21 | $15.00 | ↓ | $0.79 | |
| Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver | $9.99 | $10.74 | ↓ | $0.75 | |
| Elspeth, Sun's Champion | $7.95 | $8.08 | ↓ | $0.13 | |
| Thassa, God of the Sea | $7.41 | $7.50 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Purphoros, God of the Forge | $6.84 | $6.99 | ↓ | $0.15 | |
| Xenagos, the Reveler | $6.74 | $6.83 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Hero's Downfall | $6.15 | $6.31 | ↓ | $0.16 | |
| Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx | $5.81 | $5.96 | ↓ | $0.15 | |
| Sylvan Caryatid | $5.62 | $5.98 | ↓ | $0.36 | |
| Master of the Waves | $4.99 | $5.19 | ↓ | $0.20 | |
| Erebos, God of the Dead | $4.29 | $4.35 | ↓ | $0.06 | |
| Nylea, God of the Hunt | $4.06 | $4.15 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Fleecemane Lion | $3.66 | $3.62 | ↑ | $0.04 | |
| Polukranos, World Eater | $3.31 | $3.59 | ↓ | $0.28 | |
| Temple of Silence | $3.14 | $3.23 | ↓ | $0.09 | |
| Temple of Deceit | $2.94 | $2.99 | ↓ | $0.05 | |
| Temple of Triumph | $2.81 | $2.95 | ↓ | $0.14 | |
| Heliod, God of the Sun | $2.25 | $2.30 | ↓ | $0.05 |
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Posted May 22, 2015Thank you for the feedback.
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Posted May 22, 2015The "change" would be much more useful if it were color coded so that a quick scan could reveal the winners and the losers. Perhaps, green for gainers, dark green for cards that have gained more than 10% (or whatever is deemed significant enough to be something other than normal fluctuation) and the same for losers with red and dark red. The arrows aren't good for quickly highlighting something.
Change for just the most recent period (3 or 4 days) is not enough. The charts should include some amount of historical data, covering at least the last two weeks. Seeing a series of green numbers means something even if all the gains are small; if a card is up a nickel one week and down the next, flip-flopping around a price, that means something too.
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