Welcome to The Magic Market Index. This article series documents the price changes of cards currently in print. This article will track how cards go from release to its time out of Standard, and as long as deemed necessary for non-Standard sets, as well as offer insight into what cards to invest in and what to ignore. The Magic market is a dangerous place, and this article is here to help guide players and speculators through the murky waters to greater returns.
This article will be updated once a week. Currently, this article series is tracking Battle for Zendikar Block (Oath of the Gatewatch, Battle for Zendikar, and Zendikar Expeditions), Shadows over Innistrad Block (Shadows over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon) and the Kaladesh Block (Aether Revolt, Kaladesh, and Kaladesh Inventions). There are no current plans to track any promo sets, pack foils, or non-set releases. Otherwise, if it can be opened in a pack, it will be covered.
The Magic Market Index is a collaborative effort between the MTGSalvation staff. This week's edition is brought to you by MTGS technical administrator Feyd_Ruin.
Editor's Note: Due to technical issues, The Magic Market Index was delayed this week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Kiran | $20.99 | $22.50 | $22.99 | $23.98 | -$1.51 | -$2.99 |
| Walking Ballista | $12.00 | $11.89 | $11.75 | $11.71 | +$0.11 | +$0.29 |
| Paradox Engine | $9.11 | $9.50 | $9.49 | $9.45 | -$0.39 | -$0.34 |
| Tezzeret the Schemer | $7.26 | $8.21 | $8.81 | $9.59 | -$0.95 | -$2.33 |
| Disallow | $5.93 | $6.49 | $6.94 | $7.14 | -$0.56 | -$1.21 |
| Herald of Anguish | $5.75 | $6.50 | $6.95 | $7.50 | -$0.75 | -$1.75 |
| Spire of Industry | $5.10 | $5.28 | $5.20 | $5.41 | -$0.18 | -$0.31 |
| Ajani Unyielding | $5.00 | $5.69 | $6.00 | $6.67 | -$0.69 | -$1.67 |
| Fatal Push | $5.00 | $4.99 | $5.00 | $5.00 | +$0.01 | +$0.00 |
| Rishkar, Peema Renegade | $4.49 | $5.00 | $5.38 | $5.83 | -$0.51 | -$1.34 |
| Mechanized Production | $4.02 | $4.41 | $4.62 | $4.99 | -$0.39 | -$0.97 |
| Aethersphere Harvester | $3.98 | $4.21 | $4.41 | $4.54 | -$0.23 | -$0.56 |
| Metallic Mimic | $3.46 | $3.65 | $3.69 | $3.92 | -$0.19 | -$0.46 |
| Yahenni's Expertise | $3.05 | $3.50 | $3.73 | $4.18 | -$0.45 | -$1.13 |
| Planar Bridge | $2.58 | $2.73 | $2.79 | $2.88 | -$0.15 | -$0.30 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $2.00 | $2.13 | $2.18 | $2.28 | -$0.12 | -$0.28 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $3.01 | $3.18 | $3.25 | $3.38 | -$0.17 | -$0.37 |
| Total Set Value: | $157.15 | $164.63 | $168.50 | $175.19 | -$7.48 | -$18.04 |
| Booster Box EV: | $104.92 | $110.56 | $112.48 | $116.65 | -$5.64 | -$11.73 |
Overview
Aether Revolt saw a 5% drop this week. Almost all of this came off the top, as the cards on this table alone averaged a 7% cut. Supply is definitely catching up with demand, and Modern Masters stole enough attention that we saw little movement outside of this average decline.
Fatal Push continues to be the little uncommon that could. With it's rarity, this card accounts for $8 of an average box's value. This is second only to Walking Ballista, and even comes close to compete with the Kaladesh Inventions within the set. It's hard to believe that an uncommon can continue to hold this value, but it has done so for four solid months.
Fatal Push continues to be the little uncommon that could. With it's rarity, this card accounts for $8 of an average box's value. This is second only to Walking Ballista, and even comes close to compete with the Kaladesh Inventions within the set. It's hard to believe that an uncommon can continue to hold this value, but it has done so for four solid months.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrential Gearhulk | $20.00 | $21.32 | $22.27 | $23.23 | -$1.32 | -$3.23 |
| Chandra, Torch of Defiance | $19.99 | $20.35 | $20.60 | $20.68 | -$0.36 | -$0.69 |
| Verdurous Gearhulk | $19.50 | $20.52 | $19.53 | $19.95 | -$1.02 | -$0.45 |
| Saheeli Rai | $13.00 | $14.84 | $15.75 | $17.99 | -$1.84 | -$4.99 |
| Spirebluff Canal | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | +$0.00 | +$0.00 |
| Blooming Marsh | $7.88 | $7.49 | $7.34 | $7.29 | +$0.39 | +$0.59 |
| Nissa, Vital Force | $5.20 | $5.29 | $5.42 | $5.49 | -$0.09 | -$0.29 |
| Aetherworks Marvel | $5.00 | $5.00 | $4.86 | $5.00 | +$0.00 | +$0.00 |
| Inspiring Vantage | $4.99 | $5.00 | $5.07 | $5.09 | -$0.01 | -$0.10 |
| Concealed Courtyard | $4.49 | $4.47 | $4.45 | $4.50 | +$0.02 | -$0.01 |
| Noxious Gearhulk | $4.02 | $4.25 | $4.43 | $4.69 | -$0.23 | -$0.67 |
| Skysovereign, Consul Flagship | $3.95 | $4.14 | $4.20 | $4.37 | -$0.19 | -$0.42 |
| Scrapheap Scrounger | $3.84 | $4.15 | $4.25 | $4.44 | -$0.31 | -$0.60 |
| Panharmonicon | $3.75 | $4.00 | $4.30 | $4.90 | -$0.25 | -$1.15 |
| Dovin Baan | $3.49 | $3.54 | $3.61 | $3.81 | -$0.05 | -$0.32 |
| Botanical Sanctum | $3.45 | $3.32 | $3.27 | $3.29 | +$0.13 | +$0.16 |
| Angel of Invention | $2.98 | $3.13 | $3.21 | $3.43 | -$0.15 | -$0.45 |
| Smuggler's Copter | $2.94 | $3.24 | $3.47 | $3.87 | -$0.30 | -$0.93 |
| Combustible Gearhulk | $2.87 | $2.97 | $3.00 | $3.17 | -$0.10 | -$0.30 |
| Aether Hub | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.77 | +$0.00 | -$0.02 |
| Metallurgic Summonings | $2.36 | $2.50 | $2.59 | $2.75 | -$0.14 | -$0.39 |
| Authority of the Consuls | $2.25 | $2.49 | $2.76 | $2.99 | -$0.24 | -$0.74 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $2.01 | $2.08 | $2.12 | $2.20 | -$0.07 | -$0.19 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $3.50 | $3.66 | $3.70 | $3.85 | -$0.16 | -$0.35 |
| Total Set Value: | $210.78 | $217.70 | $220.58 | $228.11 | -$6.92 | -$17.33 |
| Booster Box EV: | $99.69 | $103.06 | $104.79 | $108.65 | -$3.37 | -$8.96 |
Overview
Kaladesh has finally dropped below the $100 estimated value mark, seeing an average 3% decline.
The only notable exceptions were the fastlands, which beat the odds and saw a 2% average gain. With the Scars fastlands being generally twice the price of these Kaladesh fastlands, it's a safe bet that these will continue upward over time. They will continue to be staples for the rest of their Standard presence, and will always see play in a variety of other formats as well.
The only notable exceptions were the fastlands, which beat the odds and saw a 2% average gain. With the Scars fastlands being generally twice the price of these Kaladesh fastlands, it's a safe bet that these will continue upward over time. They will continue to be staples for the rest of their Standard presence, and will always see play in a variety of other formats as well.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Ring | $129.97 | $130.08 | $130.33 | $129.96 | -$0.11 | +$0.01 |
| Mana Crypt | $120.00 | $123.73 | $127.20 | $129.46 | -$3.73 | -$9.46 |
| Mox Opal | $110.33 | $114.29 | $110.00 | $110.12 | -$3.96 | +$0.21 |
| Mana Vault | $103.49 | $109.99 | $111.46 | $113.50 | -$6.50 | -$10.01 |
| Chalice of the Void | $98.75 | $102.18 | $102.03 | $99.95 | -$3.43 | -$1.20 |
| Crucible of Worlds | $95.89 | $95.99 | $95.65 | $95.65 | -$0.10 | +$0.24 |
| AEther Vial | $84.95 | $84.99 | $82.95 | $84.95 | -$0.04 | +$0.00 |
| Ensnaring Bridge | $83.37 | $86.24 | $84.61 | $84.98 | -$2.87 | -$1.61 |
| Sword of Feast and Famine | $81.49 | $84.97 | $84.47 | $83.99 | -$3.48 | -$2.50 |
| Sword of Fire and Ice | $80.99 | $82.00 | $81.99 | $81.95 | -$1.01 | -$0.96 |
| Engineered Explosives | $76.48 | $75.36 | $74.98 | $74.98 | +$1.12 | +$1.50 |
| Arcbound Ravager | $75.00 | $77.00 | $75.09 | $74.68 | -$2.00 | +$0.32 |
| Ornithopter | $73.99 | $73.99 | $45.00 | $45.16 | +$0.00 | +$28.83 |
| Sword of Light and Shadow | $73.10 | $78.00 | $74.91 | $72.68 | -$4.90 | +$0.42 |
| Lotus Petal | $66.00 | $69.99 | $69.87 | $69.95 | -$3.99 | -$3.95 |
| Wurmcoil Engine | $63.51 | $63.95 | $64.99 | $64.99 | -$0.44 | -$1.48 |
| Platinum Angel | $57.32 | $58.43 | $59.75 | $59.99 | -$1.11 | -$2.67 |
| Oblivion Stone | $55.01 | $57.67 | $59.99 | $57.75 | -$2.66 | -$2.74 |
| Chromatic Lantern | $55.00 | $55.67 | $55.01 | $56.25 | -$0.67 | -$1.25 |
| Sword of War and Peace | $54.01 | $55.37 | $54.51 | $57.13 | -$1.36 | -$3.12 |
| Torrential Gearhulk | $53.89 | $54.00 | $55.50 | $56.73 | -$0.11 | -$2.84 |
| Solemn Simulacrum | $51.94 | $53.29 | $52.84 | $52.86 | -$1.35 | -$0.92 |
| Scroll Rack | $49.99 | $50.00 | $51.31 | $51.67 | -$0.01 | -$1.68 |
| Lightning Greaves | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.92 | $46.25 | -$0.02 | +$2.33 |
| Rings of Brighthearth | $47.84 | $49.36 | $48.89 | $47.00 | -$1.52 | +$0.84 |
| Staff of Domination | $47.75 | $48.28 | $49.27 | $49.09 | -$0.53 | -$1.34 |
| Steel Overseer | $46.95 | $46.86 | $46.13 | $46.13 | +$0.09 | +$0.82 |
| Sword of Body and Mind | $45.87 | $47.30 | $46.25 | $46.06 | -$1.43 | -$0.19 |
| Paradox Engine | $45.65 | $48.75 | $49.46 | $49.47 | -$3.10 | -$3.82 |
| Pithing Needle | $44.79 | $45.96 | $43.19 | $43.19 | -$1.17 | +$1.60 |
| Verdurous Gearhulk | $44.53 | $44.97 | $47.28 | $44.99 | -$0.44 | -$0.46 |
| Grindstone | $43.80 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.30 | -$1.18 | -$1.50 |
| Chrome Mox | $42.45 | $43.79 | $43.04 | $43.02 | -$1.34 | -$0.57 |
| Sphere of Resistance | $40.13 | $43.41 | $44.12 | $41.18 | -$3.28 | -$1.05 |
| Planar Bridge | $39.77 | $39.99 | $41.98 | $42.40 | -$0.22 | -$2.63 |
| Hangarback Walker | $39.00 | $39.09 | $39.69 | $37.94 | -$0.09 | +$1.06 |
| Painter's Servant | $38.00 | $38.31 | $38.00 | $38.31 | -$0.31 | -$0.31 |
| Gauntlet of Power | $34.49 | $34.97 | $34.99 | $35.00 | -$0.48 | -$0.51 |
| Vedalken Shackles | $33.99 | $35.00 | $35.52 | $36.99 | -$1.01 | -$3.00 |
| Noxious Gearhulk | $33.91 | $33.73 | $36.45 | $35.31 | +$0.18 | -$1.40 |
| Extraplanar Lens | $32.99 | $33.94 | $33.96 | $33.99 | -$0.95 | -$1.00 |
| Cloudstone Curio | $32.85 | $33.37 | $34.00 | $34.00 | -$0.52 | -$1.15 |
| Sundering Titan | $31.15 | $31.99 | $32.96 | $32.98 | -$0.84 | -$1.83 |
| Sculpting Steel | $30.85 | $31.77 | $31.24 | $30.97 | -$0.92 | -$0.12 |
| Combustible Gearhulk | $29.99 | $30.40 | $31.01 | $31.00 | -$0.41 | -$1.01 |
| Static Orb | $29.00 | $29.99 | $29.38 | $29.68 | -$0.99 | -$0.68 |
| Defense Grid | $28.95 | $29.36 | $29.53 | $29.90 | -$0.41 | -$0.95 |
| Duplicant | $27.99 | $27.99 | $28.52 | $28.88 | +$0.00 | -$0.89 |
| Trinisphere | $27.99 | $28.45 | $28.66 | $30.00 | -$0.46 | -$2.01 |
| Meekstone | $27.16 | $27.97 | $27.99 | $28.75 | -$0.81 | -$1.59 |
| Mind's Eye | $26.10 | $27.05 | $27.25 | $27.80 | -$0.95 | -$1.70 |
| Champion's Helm | $25.23 | $25.53 | $24.97 | $24.97 | -$0.30 | +$0.26 |
| Cataclysmic Gearhulk | $24.99 | $26.18 | $26.39 | $27.49 | -$1.19 | -$2.50 |
| Black Vise | $20.94 | $21.31 | $21.27 | $21.27 | -$0.37 | -$0.33 |
| KLD Invention Average: | $57.73 | $59.03 | $59.04 | $58.99 | -$1.31 | -$1.26 |
| AER Invention Average: | $49.02 | $50.20 | $49.11 | $49.13 | -$1.19 | -$0.11 |
| KLD Invention Deviation: | $29.61 | $30.48 | $30.35 | $30.70 | -$0.87 | -$1.09 |
| AER Invention Deviation: | $20.04 | $20.44 | $19.57 | $19.21 | -$0.40 | +$0.83 |
| KLD Box Value: | $14.43 | $14.76 | $14.76 | $14.75 | -$0.33 | -$0.31 |
| AER Box Value: | $12.25 | $12.55 | $12.28 | $12.28 | -$0.30 | -$0.03 |
| Total Set Value: | $2,908.15 | $2,975.83 | $2,949.75 | $2,948.64 | -$67.68 | -$40.49 |
Overview
As has been the trend for some time, Inventions declined, but at a much lower rate than its parent sets. Past sets have shown us that this should continue, with Inventions becoming a larger portion of the AER and KLD value pie, even as individual prices go down.
There were few noteworthy movements on individual cards, except perhaps Engineered Explosives, which had the only noticeable gain, and Ornithopter which held on to last week's impressive gains.
There were few noteworthy movements on individual cards, except perhaps Engineered Explosives, which had the only noticeable gain, and Ornithopter which held on to last week's impressive gains.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liliana, the Last Hope | $36.87 | $37.32 | $37.94 | $37.51 | -$0.45 | -$0.64 |
| Grim Flayer | $21.00 | $21.78 | $22.72 | $22.94 | -$0.78 | -$1.94 |
| Tamiyo, Field Researcher | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.86 | $9.90 | +$0.01 | +$0.01 |
| Emrakul, the Promised End | $9.88 | $10.00 | $10.42 | $10.95 | -$0.12 | -$1.07 |
| Collective Brutality | $9.03 | $8.99 | $8.66 | $8.94 | +$0.04 | +$0.09 |
| Gisela, the Broken Blade | $9.03 | $9.02 | $9.47 | $9.65 | +$0.01 | -$0.62 |
| Ishkanah, Grafwidow | $6.99 | $7.18 | $7.56 | $7.95 | -$0.19 | -$0.96 |
| Spell Queller | $6.00 | $6.25 | $6.49 | $6.79 | -$0.25 | -$0.79 |
| Selfless Spirit | $5.69 | $6.00 | $6.33 | $6.75 | -$0.31 | -$1.06 |
| Thalia, Heretic Cathar | $3.49 | $3.50 | $3.54 | $3.61 | -$0.01 | -$0.12 |
| Tree of Perdition | $3.35 | $3.26 | $3.21 | $3.27 | +$0.09 | +$0.08 |
| Elder Deep-Fiend | $2.50 | $2.48 | $2.40 | $2.53 | +$0.02 | -$0.03 |
| Eldritch Evolution | $2.05 | $2.07 | $2.07 | $2.12 | -$0.02 | -$0.07 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.97 | $2.00 | $2.04 | $2.08 | -$0.03 | -$0.11 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $4.64 | $4.72 | $4.82 | $4.83 | -$0.08 | -$0.19 |
| Total Set Value: | $183.53 | $185.31 | $188.88 | $191.37 | -$1.78 | -$7.84 |
| Booster Box EV: | $83.91 | $84.70 | $86.37 | $88.92 | -$0.79 | -$5.01 |
Overview
Another week of little movement. We're down to only 13 cards on our grid, and if Eldritch Evolution drops any further, we'll be down to a short dozen.
Although the set feels weaker because of this, it's well worth noting that the estimated value of a box trails only the two newest sets. With only a couple of high dollar cards, no master series, and a decent portion moved into the dual face slot, Eldritch Moon spreads its wealth out much wider than other sets. This means the variation between boxes is lessened, and you can better anticipate the value you'll get out of a box.
Although the set feels weaker because of this, it's well worth noting that the estimated value of a box trails only the two newest sets. With only a couple of high dollar cards, no master series, and a decent portion moved into the dual face slot, Eldritch Moon spreads its wealth out much wider than other sets. This means the variation between boxes is lessened, and you can better anticipate the value you'll get out of a box.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahiri, the Harbinger | $17.59 | $18.04 | $18.50 | $18.97 | -$0.45 | -$1.38 |
| Archangel Avacyn | $14.00 | $15.16 | $16.02 | $16.77 | -$1.16 | -$2.77 |
| Tireless Tracker | $9.02 | $9.02 | $8.54 | $8.62 | +$0.00 | +$0.40 |
| Jace, Unraveler of Secrets | $9.00 | $9.04 | $9.35 | $9.70 | -$0.04 | -$0.70 |
| Arlinn Kord | $6.65 | $6.69 | $6.75 | $6.82 | -$0.04 | -$0.17 |
| Thing in the Ice | $6.18 | $6.49 | $6.67 | $6.99 | -$0.31 | -$0.81 |
| Sorin, Grim Nemesis | $5.39 | $5.37 | $5.34 | $5.46 | +$0.02 | -$0.07 |
| Relentless Dead | $4.77 | $4.74 | $4.84 | $4.88 | +$0.03 | -$0.11 |
| Game Trail | $4.62 | $4.74 | $4.86 | $4.99 | -$0.12 | -$0.37 |
| Westvale Abbey | $3.98 | $3.90 | $3.88 | $4.00 | +$0.08 | -$0.02 |
| Traverse the Ulvenwald | $3.86 | $3.52 | $2.82 | $2.48 | +$0.34 | +$1.38 |
| Declaration in Stone | $3.43 | $3.59 | $3.80 | $4.10 | -$0.16 | -$0.67 |
| Port Town | $3.25 | $3.26 | $3.33 | $3.40 | -$0.01 | -$0.15 |
| Mindwrack Demon | $3.07 | $3.32 | $3.54 | $3.75 | -$0.25 | -$0.68 |
| Foreboding Ruins | $2.99 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.11 | -$0.01 | -$0.12 |
| Prized Amalgam | $2.71 | $2.65 | $2.61 | $2.62 | +$0.06 | +$0.09 |
| Choked Estuary | $2.59 | $2.60 | $2.64 | $2.69 | -$0.01 | -$0.10 |
| Olivia, Mobilized for War | $2.29 | $2.29 | $2.33 | $2.34 | +$0.00 | -$0.05 |
| Thalia's Lieutenant | $2.23 | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.21 | -$0.01 | +$0.02 |
| Cryptolith Rite | $2.15 | $2.15 | $2.13 | $2.12 | +$0.00 | +$0.03 |
| Anguished Unmaking | $2.09 | $2.04 | $2.01 | $2.04 | +$0.05 | +$0.05 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.47 | +$0.00 | -$0.02 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.24 | $2.27 | $2.28 | $2.33 | -$0.03 | -$0.09 |
| Total Set Value: | $187.26 | $189.29 | $190.82 | $193.63 | -$2.03 | -$6.37 |
| Booster Box EV: | $65.98 | $66.10 | $66.17 | $67.60 | -$0.12 | -$1.62 |
Overview
Archangel Avacyn continued her descent, hitting her lowest price since release. Nahiri follows suit, having seen a price this low for only a couple weeks after release.
The set as a whole held its value, although it's still nearly impossible to get a return on your investment for an average booster box. If you have any interest in managing your card investments, purchase Shadows only by the singles you need.
The set as a whole held its value, although it's still nearly impossible to get a return on your investment for an average booster box. If you have any interest in managing your card investments, purchase Shadows only by the singles you need.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet | $19.99 | $19.97 | $20.00 | $20.58 | +$0.02 | -$0.59 |
| Nissa, Voice of Zendikar | $12.65 | $12.98 | $12.98 | $13.97 | -$0.33 | -$1.32 |
| Wandering Fumarole | $7.20 | $7.60 | $7.75 | $7.90 | -$0.40 | -$0.70 |
| Kozilek's Return | $6.94 | $6.94 | $6.86 | $6.99 | +$0.00 | -$0.05 |
| Thought-Knot Seer | $6.81 | $6.64 | $6.58 | $6.61 | +$0.17 | +$0.20 |
| Hissing Quagmire | $5.90 | $5.71 | $5.26 | $5.47 | +$0.19 | +$0.43 |
| Eldrazi Displacer | $4.70 | $4.79 | $4.84 | $4.98 | -$0.09 | -$0.28 |
| Chandra, Flamecaller | $4.28 | $4.40 | $4.47 | $4.65 | -$0.12 | -$0.37 |
| Kozilek, the Great Distortion | $4.04 | $4.00 | $3.94 | $3.94 | +$0.04 | +$0.10 |
| Oath of Nissa | $3.85 | $3.68 | $3.57 | $3.56 | +$0.17 | +$0.29 |
| Reality Smasher | $3.45 | $3.32 | $3.20 | $3.16 | +$0.13 | +$0.29 |
| World Breaker | $3.25 | $3.27 | $3.31 | $3.21 | -$0.02 | +$0.04 |
| Needle Spires | $2.72 | $2.80 | $2.81 | $2.92 | -$0.08 | -$0.20 |
| Crush of Tentacles | $2.37 | $2.38 | $2.46 | $2.50 | -$0.01 | -$0.13 |
| Sylvan Advocate | $2.23 | $2.29 | $2.31 | $2.43 | -$0.06 | -$0.20 |
| Matter Reshaper | $2.12 | $1.99 | $1.98 | $1.90 | +$0.13 | +$0.22 |
| Linvala, the Preserver | $2.09 | $2.14 | $2.15 | $2.19 | -$0.05 | -$0.10 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.70 | $1.70 | $1.70 | $1.73 | -$0.01 | -$0.03 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.88 | $2.90 | $2.89 | $2.99 | -$0.01 | -$0.11 |
| Total Set Value: | $136.59 | $137.12 | $136.81 | $139.26 | -$0.53 | -$2.67 |
| Booster Box EV: | $82.45 | $82.75 | $82.53 | $84.35 | -$0.30 | -$1.90 |
Overview
Oath also held on to it's value well, but unlike Shadows, Oath actually approaches it's cost in investment return. Even a box without an expedition can giving you back a decent value, coming only a little short of hitting a full return. Opening an expedition, however, will almost always ensure a profit.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon, Ally of Zendikar | $24.92 | $25.45 | $25.96 | $26.47 | -$0.53 | -$1.55 |
| Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger | $17.95 | $18.00 | $17.99 | $18.00 | -$0.05 | -$0.05 |
| Drana, Liberator of Malakir | $5.12 | $4.89 | $4.80 | $4.85 | +$0.23 | +$0.27 |
| Sunken Hollow | $4.20 | $4.14 | $4.20 | $4.28 | +$0.06 | -$0.08 |
| Ob Nixilis Reignited | $3.79 | $3.75 | $3.76 | $3.77 | +$0.04 | +$0.02 |
| Prairie Stream | $3.78 | $3.90 | $3.97 | $4.22 | -$0.12 | -$0.44 |
| Cinder Glade | $3.76 | $3.86 | $3.87 | $4.00 | -$0.10 | -$0.24 |
| Smoldering Marsh | $3.59 | $3.67 | $3.65 | $3.73 | -$0.08 | -$0.14 |
| Shambling Vent | $3.32 | $3.35 | $3.38 | $3.47 | -$0.03 | -$0.15 |
| Part the Waterveil | $3.07 | $3.10 | $3.10 | $3.11 | -$0.03 | -$0.04 |
| Dragonmaster Outcast | $2.81 | $2.77 | $2.64 | $2.60 | +$0.04 | +$0.21 |
| Canopy Vista | $2.65 | $2.68 | $2.66 | $2.75 | -$0.03 | -$0.10 |
| Kiora, Master of the Depths | $2.59 | $2.59 | $2.61 | $2.66 | +$0.00 | -$0.07 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.28 | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.31 | -$0.01 | -$0.03 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.88 | $2.92 | $2.95 | $3.00 | -$0.04 | -$0.12 |
| Total Set Value: | $143.22 | $143.93 | $144.28 | $145.28 | -$0.71 | -$2.06 |
| Booster Box EV: | $71.31 | $72.58 | $72.36 | $74.17 | -$1.27 | -$2.86 |
Overview
In all seriousness, BFZ is the weakest set in a long time. The average booster pack contains less then $2 of real value, and the only thing keeping it remotely afloat are the expeditions it contains. A third of every box's value is accounted for by just the potential of getting an expedition. If you don't get an expedition, you literally been better off buying a box of any other set ever printed.
If you want to make an expedition investment, purchase them individually. You'll average a better return on any single expedition than you will a box of BFZ.
If you want to make an expedition investment, purchase them individually. You'll average a better return on any single expedition than you will a box of BFZ.
| Card Name | 03/09 Price |
03/02 Price |
02/23 Price |
02/16 Price |
Change: 03/02 to 03/09 |
Change: 02/16 to 03/09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalding Tarn | $207.97 | $209.40 | $217.34 | $211.49 | -$1.43 | -$3.52 |
| Polluted Delta | $189.97 | $193.00 | $190.40 | $195.00 | -$3.03 | -$5.03 |
| Misty Rainforest | $179.99 | $183.87 | $188.82 | $189.99 | -$3.88 | -$10.00 |
| Verdant Catacombs | $165.69 | $169.88 | $161.48 | $163.47 | -$4.19 | +$2.22 |
| Flooded Strand | $142.48 | $142.48 | $144.97 | $145.12 | +$0.00 | -$2.64 |
| Ancient Tomb | $123.08 | $125.75 | $131.73 | $136.97 | -$2.67 | -$13.89 |
| Arid Mesa | $107.75 | $109.95 | $112.97 | $112.97 | -$2.20 | -$5.22 |
| Wasteland | $104.18 | $104.96 | $105.58 | $103.93 | -$0.78 | +$0.25 |
| Bloodstained Mire | $104.11 | $104.16 | $105.90 | $109.54 | -$0.05 | -$5.43 |
| Windswept Heath | $100.00 | $104.23 | $106.08 | $106.08 | -$4.23 | -$6.08 |
| Marsh Flats | $94.88 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.78 | -$0.12 | -$0.90 |
| Wooded Foothills | $94.81 | $95.00 | $95.78 | $99.33 | -$0.19 | -$4.52 |
| Horizon Canopy | $93.98 | $93.99 | $93.77 | $93.86 | -$0.01 | +$0.12 |
| Steam Vents | $79.66 | $80.41 | $80.82 | $81.96 | -$0.75 | -$2.30 |
| Godless Shrine | $77.08 | $78.39 | $77.17 | $78.18 | -$1.31 | -$1.10 |
| Stomping Ground | $73.15 | $74.95 | $73.95 | $73.58 | -$1.80 | -$0.43 |
| Breeding Pool | $70.76 | $72.87 | $70.34 | $72.09 | -$2.11 | -$1.33 |
| Overgrown Tomb | $69.54 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.06 | -$0.45 | -$0.52 |
| Strip Mine | $67.88 | $68.20 | $68.82 | $67.85 | -$0.32 | +$0.03 |
| Watery Grave | $63.46 | $64.92 | $64.14 | $64.73 | -$1.46 | -$1.27 |
| Hallowed Fountain | $59.98 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $61.01 | +$0.01 | -$1.03 |
| Temple Garden | $59.94 | $61.09 | $61.73 | $64.05 | -$1.15 | -$4.11 |
| Twilight Mire | $59.58 | $59.83 | $59.74 | $59.84 | -$0.25 | -$0.26 |
| Sacred Foundry | $59.39 | $59.39 | $59.66 | $59.95 | +$0.00 | -$0.56 |
| Blood Crypt | $54.99 | $57.95 | $58.81 | $58.13 | -$2.96 | -$3.14 |
| Eye of Ugin | $54.39 | $54.95 | $54.55 | $54.56 | -$0.56 | -$0.17 |
| Mana Confluence | $48.60 | $49.30 | $49.13 | $48.82 | -$0.70 | -$0.22 |
| Flooded Grove | $45.67 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $45.55 | -$0.33 | +$0.12 |
| Cascade Bluffs | $41.01 | $43.04 | $42.40 | $42.09 | -$2.03 | -$1.08 |
| Fetid Heath | $40.46 | $41.63 | $41.82 | $42.00 | -$1.17 | -$1.54 |
| Mystic Gate | $40.46 | $41.59 | $42.00 | $42.00 | -$1.13 | -$1.54 |
| Sunken Ruins | $39.95 | $40.47 | $40.00 | $40.39 | -$0.52 | -$0.44 |
| Fire-Lit Thicket | $36.90 | $36.97 | $36.97 | $37.02 | -$0.07 | -$0.12 |
| Rugged Prairie | $35.00 | $34.99 | $34.95 | $34.95 | +$0.01 | +$0.05 |
| Forbidden Orchard | $33.00 | $33.31 | $33.69 | $32.52 | -$0.31 | +$0.48 |
| Dust Bowl | $32.89 | $33.40 | $32.37 | $32.63 | -$0.51 | +$0.26 |
| Wooded Bastion | $32.77 | $33.46 | $33.25 | $33.29 | -$0.69 | -$0.52 |
| Kor Haven | $31.03 | $30.66 | $30.66 | $31.13 | +$0.37 | -$0.10 |
| Graven Cairns | $30.69 | $30.63 | $31.49 | $31.50 | +$0.06 | -$0.81 |
| Prairie Stream | $30.62 | $30.99 | $30.66 | $30.95 | -$0.37 | -$0.33 |
| Tectonic Edge | $29.99 | $29.95 | $29.97 | $29.95 | +$0.04 | +$0.04 |
| Cinder Glade | $29.97 | $30.56 | $30.35 | $29.99 | -$0.59 | -$0.02 |
| Canopy Vista | $27.69 | $27.71 | $27.80 | $27.86 | -$0.02 | -$0.17 |
| Sunken Hollow | $25.00 | $25.57 | $25.64 | $26.21 | -$0.57 | -$1.21 |
| Smoldering Marsh | $24.91 | $24.81 | $24.95 | $24.97 | +$0.10 | -$0.06 |
| BFZ Average: | $87.75 | $89.06 | $89.39 | $90.10 | -$1.31 | -$2.35 |
| OGW Average: | $51.08 | $51.65 | $51.94 | $52.04 | -$0.58 | -$0.97 |
| BFZ Box EV: | $21.94 | $22.27 | $22.35 | $22.52 | -$0.33 | -$0.59 |
| OGW Box EV: | $12.77 | $12.91 | $12.99 | $13.01 | -$0.14 | -$0.24 |
| Total Set Value: | $3,215.30 | $3,259.62 | $3,273.60 | $3,293.34 | -$44.32 | -$78.04 |
Overall Summary
Modern Masters continues to take the spotlight, with only a few notable changes this week. We'll have a few weeks of relative calm before Amonkhet starts to spoil, where things will assuredly get shaken up. There's always a card or two that spikes out of nowhere, much like Saheeli Rai's rise to power.
-
View User Profile
-
Send Message
Posted Mar 13, 2017-
View User Profile
-
Send Message
Posted Mar 13, 2017Apologies, something was messed up in the styling.
Should be completely readable now.
Always let me know anytime you get something like this!
-
View User Profile
-
Send Message
Posted Mar 14, 2017