Welcome to The Magic Market Index. This weekly article series documents the price changes of cards currently in print, and offers insight into what cards to invest in and what to ignore. This weekly article series covers all expansion sets and masterpiece series sets in Standard, from the time of their prerelease to the time of their rotation out of Standard. Currently, this covers all sets in the Battle for Zendikar, Shadows over Innistrad, Kaladesh, and Amonkhet blocks, as well as the Expeditions, Inventions, and Invocations masterpiece series sets. Promotional sets, special sets, pack foils, and non-set releases are not covered.
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| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/20 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon of the Trials | $24.55 | $25.39 | $27.99 | -$0.84 | -$3.44 | |
| Liliana, Death's Majesty | $17.98 | $17.49 | $15.99 | +$0.49 | +$1.99 | |
| Rhonas the Indomitable | $17.85 | $16.95 | $11.72 | +$0.90 | +$6.13 | |
| Nissa, Steward of Elements | $15.95 | $16.40 | $16.99 | -$0.45 | -$1.04 | |
| As Foretold | $10.26 | $12.80 | $14.12 | -$2.54 | -$3.86 | |
| Glorybringer | $9.17 | $12.92 | $3.95 | -$3.75 | +$5.22 | |
| Hazoret the Fervent | $8.98 | $9.79 | $5.17 | -$0.81 | +$3.81 | |
| Vizier of the Menagerie | $7.20 | $7.29 | $7.50 | -$0.09 | -$0.30 | |
| Angel of Sanctions | $6.00 | $6.67 | $6.48 | -$0.67 | -$0.48 | |
| Kefnet the Mindful | $5.69 | $5.41 | $4.99 | +$0.28 | +$0.70 | |
| Harsh Mentor | $5.18 | $7.64 | $8.57 | -$2.46 | -$3.39 | |
| Bontu the Glorified | $4.49 | $4.33 | $4.47 | +$0.16 | +$0.02 | |
| Pull from Tomorrow | $4.49 | $2.29 | $2.33 | +$2.20 | +$2.16 | |
| Irrigated Farmland | $3.88 | $3.74 | $3.79 | +$0.14 | +$0.09 | |
| Oketra the True | $3.84 | $4.11 | $4.37 | -$0.27 | -$0.53 | |
| Fetid Pools | $3.75 | $3.60 | $3.74 | +$0.15 | +$0.01 | |
| Samut, Voice of Dissent | $3.46 | $4.56 | $6.78 | -$1.10 | -$3.32 | |
| Canyon Slough | $3.16 | $3.37 | $3.49 | -$0.21 | -$0.33 | |
| Combat Celebrant | $3.15 | $3.41 | $3.45 | -$0.26 | -$0.30 | |
| Sheltered Thicket | $3.15 | $3.41 | $3.54 | -$0.26 | -$0.39 | |
| Scattered Groves | $3.00 | $3.35 | $3.59 | -$0.35 | -$0.59 | |
| Glorious End | $2.90 | $3.91 | $4.93 | -$1.01 | -$2.03 | |
| Drake Haven | $2.66 | $2.80 | $2.70 | -$0.14 | -$0.04 | |
| Cut // Ribbons | $2.56 | $0.84 | $0.86 | +$1.72 | +$1.70 | |
| Soul-Scar Mage | $2.35 | $2.92 | $2.99 | -$0.57 | -$0.64 | |
| Channeler Initiate | $2.24 | $2.57 | $2.90 | -$0.33 | -$0.66 | |
| Rare Slot Average: | $2.37 | $2.60 | $2.55 | $0.00 | -$0.23 | -$0.19 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $3.67 | $3.87 | $3.62 | $0.00 | -$0.20 | +$0.05 |
| Total Set Value: | $253.63 | $273.45 | $269.72 | $0.00 | -$19.82 | -$16.09 |
| Booster Box EV: | $111.33 | $123.53 | $123.53 | $0.00 | -$12.20 | -$12.20 |
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force of Will | $200.00 | $247.94 | $274.99 | $296.91 | -$47.94 | -$96.91 |
| Cryptic Command | $73.50 | $74.98 | $82.99 | $85.73 | -$1.48 | -$12.23 |
| Rhonas the Indomitable | $56.53 | $64.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | -$8.46 | -$23.46 |
| Consecrated Sphinx | $55.00 | $65.33 | $47.49 | $45.12 | -$10.33 | +$9.88 |
| Pact of Negation | $54.27 | $54.45 | $62.99 | $64.80 | -$0.18 | -$10.53 |
| Daze | $48.24 | $53.45 | $63.99 | $64.99 | -$5.21 | -$16.75 |
| Containment Priest | $47.44 | $54.98 | $64.80 | $64.99 | -$7.54 | -$17.55 |
| Counterspell | $44.96 | $45.90 | $52.99 | $54.00 | -$0.94 | -$9.04 |
| Dark Ritual | $44.94 | $51.99 | $54.00 | $54.56 | -$7.05 | -$9.62 |
| Bontu the Glorified | $42.56 | $50.00 | $39.99 | $43.99 | -$7.44 | -$1.43 |
| Mind Twist | $42.49 | $47.45 | $54.49 | $54.99 | -$4.96 | -$12.50 |
| Spell Pierce | $42.00 | $46.97 | $53.99 | $54.99 | -$4.97 | -$12.99 |
| Maelstrom Pulse | $40.99 | $46.47 | $42.99 | $44.16 | -$5.48 | -$3.17 |
| Wrath of God | $39.99 | $39.99 | $44.99 | $49.57 | +$0.00 | -$9.58 |
| Kefnet the Mindful | $39.64 | $43.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | -$4.35 | -$20.35 |
| Hazoret the Fervent | $38.96 | $49.89 | $49.99 | $49.99 | -$10.93 | -$11.03 |
| Entomb | $38.24 | $42.05 | $46.49 | $47.99 | -$3.81 | -$9.75 |
| Oketra the True | $36.18 | $44.00 | $49.99 | $49.99 | -$7.82 | -$13.81 |
| Stifle | $34.68 | $37.98 | $42.49 | $43.20 | -$3.30 | -$8.52 |
| Austere Command | $32.60 | $35.06 | $39.34 | $40.60 | -$2.46 | -$8.00 |
| Loyal Retainers | $32.51 | $38.48 | $31.99 | $32.40 | -$5.97 | +$0.11 |
| Counterbalance | $31.77 | $39.99 | $54.49 | $54.99 | -$8.22 | -$23.22 |
| Vindicate | $30.00 | $32.40 | $37.49 | $41.49 | -$2.40 | -$11.49 |
| Diabolic Intent | $28.71 | $29.97 | $36.49 | $37.99 | -$1.26 | -$9.28 |
| Aven Mindcensor | $28.37 | $29.99 | $39.99 | $40.60 | -$1.62 | -$12.23 |
| Worship | $27.99 | $29.99 | $35.99 | $36.09 | -$2.00 | -$8.10 |
| Aggravated Assault | $24.99 | $26.95 | $27.00 | $27.04 | -$1.96 | -$2.05 |
| Chain Lightning | $24.99 | $27.99 | $33.70 | $35.99 | -$3.00 | -$11.00 |
| Attrition | $24.89 | $24.95 | $26.99 | $27.00 | -$0.06 | -$2.11 |
| Divert | $19.11 | $20.45 | $25.47 | $27.00 | -$1.34 | -$7.89 |
| AKH Average: | $46.08 | $52.47 | $57.74 | $59.43 | -$6.39 | -$13.36 |
| AKH Box EV: | $11.52 | $13.12 | $14.44 | $14.86 | -$1.60 | -$3.34 |
| Total Set Value: | $1,326.54 | $1,499.02 | $1,658.57 | $1,711.14 | -$172.48 | -$384.60 |
Invocations dropped 11% this past week, down over 20% from its pre-order prices. Although fast depreciation of a new set is fully expected, the volume here is worrisome. Already, the average card value in invocations is significantly less than the previous Masterpiece sets.
Both Invention halves had an average card value around $70 at both of their four week marks. This means that Invocations is tracking at only 65% of the value of Inventions.
Much of the value here is inflated by Force of Will as well. Without this bastion of value, Invocations would have an average under $40.
The picture is becoming quite clear. Players do not love Invocations the way they loved Inventions and Expeditions. The aesthetics clash with many people, and the cards chosen for the set are generally less fantastic than the previous masterpiece sets.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
True | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Kiran | $15.06 | $15.00 | $15.24 | $16.58 | +$0.06 | -$1.52 |
| Walking Ballista | $11.31 | $11.21 | $11.33 | $11.65 | +$0.10 | -$0.34 |
| Paradox Engine | $8.65 | $8.94 | $8.99 | $9.07 | -$0.29 | -$0.42 |
| Fatal Push | $8.45 | $6.10 | $6.19 | $6.00 | +$2.35 | +$2.45 |
| Disallow | $4.99 | $4.67 | $4.57 | $4.75 | +$0.32 | +$0.24 |
| Tezzeret the Schemer | $4.38 | $4.44 | $4.66 | $5.00 | -$0.06 | -$0.62 |
| Spire of Industry | $4.01 | $4.07 | $4.27 | $4.49 | -$0.06 | -$0.48 |
| Ajani Unyielding | $4.00 | $3.99 | $4.00 | $4.11 | +$0.01 | -$0.11 |
| Herald of Anguish | $3.99 | $4.09 | $4.16 | $4.32 | -$0.10 | -$0.33 |
| Metallic Mimic | $3.24 | $3.00 | $3.08 | $3.10 | +$0.24 | +$0.14 |
| Mechanized Production | $2.94 | $2.99 | $3.02 | $3.18 | -$0.05 | -$0.24 |
| Rishkar, Peema Renegade | $2.67 | $2.85 | $2.96 | $3.08 | -$0.18 | -$0.41 |
| Planar Bridge | $2.29 | $2.27 | $2.25 | $2.37 | +$0.02 | -$0.08 |
| Baral, Chief of Compliance | $2.28 | $2.05 | $2.01 | $2.00 | +$0.23 | +$0.28 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.61 | $1.60 | $1.62 | $1.68 | +$0.01 | -$0.07 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.41 | $2.40 | $2.43 | $2.56 | +$0.01 | -$0.15 |
| Total Set Value: | $134.95 | $132.03 | $133.27 | $137.29 | +$2.92 | -$2.34 |
| Booster Box EV: | $92.13 | $87.90 | $88.86 | $91.06 | +$4.23 | +$1.07 |
Aether Revolt increased in value for the first in three months. Saheeli's fall could be well felt here, as Aether Revolt has several key cards in many of the new format's contenders. Heart of Kiran, Fatal Push, and Walking Ballista are all staples in Mardu, the current king of Standard decks. Izzet control has taken off as well, raising Disallow, and Metallic Mimic rose as it appears in both Mono Black Zombie decks and R/W Human decks.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandra, Torch of Defiance | $21.51 | $20.95 | $20.06 | $20.06 | +$0.56 | +$1.45 |
| Torrential Gearhulk | $19.93 | $14.73 | $15.00 | $15.87 | +$5.20 | +$4.06 |
| Verdurous Gearhulk | $10.01 | $10.71 | $11.00 | $12.13 | -$0.70 | -$2.12 |
| Saheeli Rai | $8.20 | $9.68 | $9.32 | $9.98 | -$1.48 | -$1.78 |
| Spirebluff Canal | $7.88 | $7.50 | $7.64 | $7.86 | +$0.38 | +$0.02 |
| Blooming Marsh | $6.99 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.25 | +$0.00 | -$0.26 |
| Inspiring Vantage | $4.54 | $4.50 | $4.53 | $4.71 | +$0.04 | -$0.17 |
| Concealed Courtyard | $4.50 | $4.13 | $4.23 | $4.26 | +$0.37 | +$0.24 |
| Aetherworks Marvel | $4.37 | $4.05 | $3.99 | $4.06 | +$0.32 | +$0.31 |
| Nissa, Vital Force | $4.16 | $4.16 | $4.10 | $4.24 | +$0.00 | -$0.08 |
| Botanical Sanctum | $4.00 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | +$0.01 | +$0.01 |
| Noxious Gearhulk | $3.12 | $3.13 | $3.09 | $3.14 | -$0.01 | -$0.02 |
| Dovin Baan | $3.09 | $3.08 | $3.09 | $3.17 | +$0.01 | -$0.08 |
| Skysovereign, Consul Flagship | $2.97 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.19 | -$0.03 | -$0.22 |
| Angel of Invention | $2.55 | $2.54 | $2.50 | $2.52 | +$0.01 | +$0.03 |
| Panharmonicon | $2.47 | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.59 | -$0.01 | -$0.12 |
| Aether Hub | $2.46 | $2.43 | $2.49 | $2.50 | +$0.03 | -$0.04 |
| Combustible Gearhulk | $2.28 | $2.26 | $2.23 | $2.30 | +$0.02 | -$0.02 |
| Smuggler's Copter | $2.27 | $2.22 | $2.17 | $2.25 | +$0.05 | +$0.02 |
| Scrapheap Scrounger | $2.15 | $2.06 | $2.20 | $2.44 | +$0.09 | -$0.29 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.71 | $1.66 | $1.66 | $1.71 | +$0.06 | +$0.00 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $3.10 | $2.87 | $2.84 | $2.94 | +$0.23 | +$0.16 |
| Total Set Value: | $183.74 | $177.98 | $177.24 | $182.70 | +$5.76 | +$1.04 |
| Booster Box EV: | $86.84 | $84.32 | $83.97 | $86.29 | +$2.52 | +$0.55 |
Much like Aether Revolt, Kaladesh saw a rise across the set as it holds key cards for many of the new forerunner decks. Torrential Gearhulk took another jump toward the top, along with Spirebluff Canal, as they are both components of Izzet Control. Marvelous Energy is elevating Chandra and Marvel, both key cards for the deck.
I would expect each of these cards to maintain their value, if not increase over the coming weeks as the metagame settles.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalice of the Void | $164.95 | $133.50 | $118.62 | $114.66 | +$31.45 | +$50.29 |
| Crucible of Worlds | $159.49 | $160.00 | $109.82 | $101.97 | -$0.51 | +$57.52 |
| Sol Ring | $156.00 | $156.41 | $139.95 | $139.95 | -$0.41 | +$16.05 |
| Mana Crypt | $134.27 | $129.60 | $127.30 | $125.09 | +$4.67 | +$9.18 |
| Mox Opal | $122.24 | $122.70 | $123.16 | $123.16 | -$0.46 | -$0.92 |
| Mana Vault | $112.46 | $111.23 | $111.23 | $109.99 | +$1.23 | +$2.47 |
| AEther Vial | $97.73 | $95.76 | $95.41 | $97.34 | +$1.97 | +$0.39 |
| Engineered Explosives | $88.35 | $86.17 | $85.74 | $81.11 | +$2.18 | +$7.24 |
| Sword of Feast and Famine | $81.94 | $84.99 | $84.47 | $83.99 | -$3.05 | -$2.05 |
| Ensnaring Bridge | $81.72 | $82.97 | $82.00 | $84.20 | -$1.25 | -$2.48 |
| Sword of Fire and Ice | $81.72 | $81.43 | $83.95 | $83.58 | +$0.29 | -$1.86 |
| Arcbound Ravager | $77.21 | $78.23 | $76.53 | $75.55 | -$1.02 | +$1.66 |
| Sword of Light and Shadow | $74.94 | $74.89 | $73.78 | $74.97 | +$0.05 | -$0.03 |
| Lotus Petal | $73.44 | $69.87 | $69.97 | $67.44 | +$3.57 | +$6.00 |
| Wurmcoil Engine | $69.99 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $68.22 | +$0.02 | +$1.77 |
| Ornithopter | $62.49 | $62.68 | $63.03 | $63.26 | -$0.19 | -$0.77 |
| Oblivion Stone | $58.64 | $58.31 | $58.43 | $59.95 | +$0.33 | -$1.31 |
| Platinum Angel | $54.05 | $54.98 | $54.05 | $56.38 | -$0.93 | -$2.33 |
| Scroll Rack | $54.00 | $52.53 | $50.00 | $50.92 | +$1.47 | +$3.08 |
| Torrential Gearhulk | $53.97 | $52.81 | $52.99 | $53.99 | +$1.16 | -$0.02 |
| Chromatic Lantern | $52.84 | $52.94 | $52.94 | $53.50 | -$0.10 | -$0.66 |
| Sword of War and Peace | $52.80 | $53.32 | $53.14 | $54.46 | -$0.52 | -$1.66 |
| Solemn Simulacrum | $50.57 | $51.35 | $51.96 | $51.45 | -$0.78 | -$0.88 |
| Rings of Brighthearth | $49.96 | $49.11 | $48.90 | $48.81 | +$0.85 | +$1.15 |
| Staff of Domination | $48.03 | $47.16 | $46.36 | $46.48 | +$0.87 | +$1.55 |
| Paradox Engine | $46.27 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $46.00 | +$0.51 | +$0.27 |
| Lightning Greaves | $45.10 | $45.63 | $45.72 | $45.24 | -$0.53 | -$0.14 |
| Steel Overseer | $45.00 | $45.98 | $47.56 | $47.21 | -$0.98 | -$2.21 |
| Sword of Body and Mind | $44.90 | $44.75 | $44.10 | $44.99 | +$0.15 | -$0.09 |
| Chrome Mox | $42.99 | $42.03 | $41.84 | $40.78 | +$0.96 | +$2.21 |
| Pithing Needle | $42.19 | $43.59 | $42.19 | $43.77 | -$1.40 | -$1.58 |
| Verdurous Gearhulk | $41.41 | $43.22 | $43.22 | $43.20 | -$1.81 | -$1.79 |
| Grindstone | $41.10 | $40.48 | $40.00 | $39.99 | +$0.62 | +$1.11 |
| Planar Bridge | $39.60 | $38.28 | $39.40 | $39.77 | +$1.32 | -$0.17 |
| Hangarback Walker | $38.42 | $39.04 | $38.19 | $39.97 | -$0.62 | -$1.55 |
| Sphere of Resistance | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.96 | $38.16 | +$0.00 | -$0.21 |
| Painter's Servant | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.38 | $35.52 | +$0.00 | -$0.52 |
| Gauntlet of Power | $34.95 | $34.00 | $34.92 | $34.97 | +$0.95 | -$0.02 |
| Noxious Gearhulk | $34.89 | $33.71 | $33.71 | $34.95 | +$1.18 | -$0.06 |
| Cloudstone Curio | $32.39 | $32.93 | $32.88 | $32.19 | -$0.54 | +$0.20 |
| Vedalken Shackles | $31.91 | $33.13 | $33.78 | $33.01 | -$1.22 | -$1.10 |
| Extraplanar Lens | $31.03 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.82 | +$0.04 | -$0.79 |
| Sundering Titan | $30.48 | $30.80 | $30.54 | $30.94 | -$0.32 | -$0.46 |
| Sculpting Steel | $29.97 | $29.99 | $30.52 | $30.52 | -$0.02 | -$0.55 |
| Defense Grid | $29.96 | $29.99 | $29.76 | $29.95 | -$0.03 | +$0.01 |
| Static Orb | $28.20 | $27.96 | $27.96 | $27.89 | +$0.24 | +$0.31 |
| Combustible Gearhulk | $28.12 | $29.33 | $28.42 | $28.86 | -$1.21 | -$0.74 |
| Duplicant | $28.01 | $28.50 | $28.46 | $29.22 | -$0.49 | -$1.21 |
| Meekstone | $27.67 | $27.00 | $27.60 | $27.99 | +$0.67 | -$0.32 |
| Trinisphere | $27.24 | $27.84 | $28.60 | $28.86 | -$0.60 | -$1.62 |
| Mind's Eye | $25.15 | $25.05 | $25.20 | $25.58 | +$0.10 | -$0.43 |
| Champion's Helm | $24.77 | $24.99 | $24.53 | $24.68 | -$0.22 | +$0.09 |
| Cataclysmic Gearhulk | $24.40 | $24.82 | $24.95 | $24.99 | -$0.42 | -$0.59 |
| Black Vise | $21.36 | $21.37 | $21.36 | $21.37 | -$0.01 | -$0.01 |
| KLD Invention Average: | $62.21 | $61.98 | $59.69 | $59.42 | +$0.23 | +$2.79 |
| AER Invention Average: | $51.58 | $50.32 | $49.51 | $49.59 | +$1.26 | +$1.99 |
| KLD Invention Deviation: | $38.75 | $38.44 | $33.57 | $32.98 | +$0.31 | +$5.78 |
| AER Invention Deviation: | $29.76 | $25.01 | $22.83 | $22.02 | +$4.75 | +$7.74 |
| KLD Box Value: | $15.55 | $15.49 | $14.92 | $14.86 | +$0.06 | +$0.70 |
| AER Box Value: | $12.89 | $12.58 | $12.38 | $12.40 | +$0.31 | +$0.50 |
| Total Set Value: | $3,104.23 | $3,067.02 | $2,979.18 | $2,972.81 | +$37.21 | +$131.42 |
Inventions saw another week of growth, continuing its month long ascent. Its continued rise has put it on par with Zendikar Expeditions.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liliana, the Last Hope | $35.99 | $35.17 | $35.16 | $35.11 | +$0.82 | +$0.88 |
| Grim Flayer | $17.97 | $17.94 | $17.98 | $18.36 | +$0.03 | -$0.39 |
| Collective Brutality | $10.25 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.79 | +$0.26 | +$0.46 |
| Emrakul, the Promised End | $8.92 | $8.95 | $8.92 | $8.95 | -$0.03 | -$0.03 |
| Tamiyo, Field Researcher | $8.54 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $9.03 | -$0.27 | -$0.49 |
| Gisela, the Broken Blade | $8.09 | $8.11 | $8.22 | $8.40 | -$0.02 | -$0.31 |
| Cryptbreaker | $6.47 | $2.20 | $1.99 | $1.54 | +$4.27 | +$4.93 |
| Ishkanah, Grafwidow | $5.54 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.43 | +$0.54 | +$0.11 |
| Spell Queller | $4.74 | $4.84 | $4.78 | $4.99 | -$0.10 | -$0.25 |
| Selfless Spirit | $4.00 | $4.03 | $4.16 | $4.37 | -$0.03 | -$0.37 |
| Tree of Perdition | $3.56 | $3.49 | $3.45 | $3.45 | +$0.07 | +$0.11 |
| Thalia, Heretic Cathar | $3.06 | $3.05 | $3.05 | $3.09 | +$0.01 | -$0.03 |
| Splendid Reclamation | $2.29 | $2.38 | $2.22 | $2.40 | -$0.09 | -$0.11 |
| Elder Deep-Fiend | $2.12 | $2.15 | $2.20 | $2.29 | -$0.03 | -$0.17 |
| Eldritch Evolution | $2.08 | $2.05 | $2.05 | $2.03 | +$0.03 | +$0.05 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.99 | $1.87 | $1.86 | $1.87 | +$0.12 | +$0.12 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $4.43 | $4.31 | $4.31 | $4.33 | +$0.12 | +$0.10 |
| Total Set Value: | $180.90 | $173.89 | $173.48 | $174.75 | +$7.01 | +$6.15 |
| Booster Box EV: | $83.42 | $78.52 | $78.67 | $79.19 | +$4.90 | +$4.23 |
Eldritch Moon also saw rises across the board. Crypt Breaker has tripled in two weeks, with Liliana, Grim Flayer, and Collective Brutality all posting gains. These all make up marquee spots in the new metagame.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relentless Dead | $16.89 | $10.98 | $10.95 | $7.97 | +$5.91 | +$8.92 |
| Nahiri, the Harbinger | $15.31 | $15.12 | $15.27 | $15.49 | +$0.19 | -$0.18 |
| Archangel Avacyn | $10.52 | $10.44 | $10.73 | $11.37 | +$0.08 | -$0.85 |
| Tireless Tracker | $7.79 | $7.99 | $8.27 | $8.49 | -$0.20 | -$0.70 |
| Arlinn Kord | $6.46 | $6.25 | $5.99 | $5.99 | +$0.21 | +$0.47 |
| Jace, Unraveler of Secrets | $6.34 | $6.50 | $6.59 | $7.02 | -$0.16 | -$0.68 |
| Always Watching | $5.77 | $3.99 | $3.97 | $3.44 | +$1.78 | +$2.33 |
| Sorin, Grim Nemesis | $5.25 | $5.21 | $5.17 | $5.22 | +$0.04 | +$0.03 |
| Thing in the Ice | $4.83 | $4.94 | $5.00 | $5.14 | -$0.11 | -$0.31 |
| Traverse the Ulvenwald | $4.50 | $4.49 | $4.59 | $4.67 | +$0.01 | -$0.17 |
| Game Trail | $3.92 | $3.96 | $3.98 | $4.13 | -$0.04 | -$0.21 |
| Westvale Abbey | $3.71 | $3.58 | $3.58 | $3.67 | +$0.13 | +$0.04 |
| Prized Amalgam | $2.84 | $2.66 | $2.60 | $2.62 | +$0.18 | +$0.22 |
| Diregraf Colossus | $2.74 | $1.38 | $1.25 | $1.14 | +$1.36 | +$1.60 |
| Foreboding Ruins | $2.69 | $2.68 | $2.71 | $2.75 | +$0.01 | -$0.06 |
| Port Town | $2.55 | $2.56 | $2.59 | $2.70 | -$0.01 | -$0.15 |
| Declaration in Stone | $2.37 | $2.38 | $2.44 | $2.58 | -$0.01 | -$0.21 |
| Anguished Unmaking | $2.27 | $2.23 | $2.23 | $2.20 | +$0.04 | +$0.07 |
| Choked Estuary | $2.24 | $2.22 | $2.25 | $2.27 | +$0.02 | -$0.03 |
| Thalia's Lieutenant | $2.23 | $2.15 | $2.07 | $2.09 | +$0.08 | +$0.14 |
| Olivia, Mobilized for War | $2.20 | $2.19 | $2.17 | $2.18 | +$0.01 | +$0.02 |
| Cryptolith Rite | $2.08 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $2.00 | +$0.09 | +$0.08 |
| The Gitrog Monster | $2.01 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | +$0.01 | +$0.01 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.54 | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.42 | +$0.11 | +$0.12 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.44 | $2.12 | $2.15 | $2.09 | +$0.32 | +$0.35 |
| Total Set Value: | $191.64 | $181.36 | $181.58 | $181.53 | +$10.28 | +$10.11 |
| Booster Box EV: | $67.79 | $63.77 | $64.12 | $64.22 | +$4.02 | +$3.57 |
Relentless Dead was this week's big winner. As Mono Black Zombies starts to gain traction, Relentless Dead skyrockets. In the past month, it's over tripled in value, and Diregraf Colossus is starting to follow suit.
Always Watching, Thalia's Lieutenant, Nahiri, and Avacyn all posted gains for the new meta's spread, and are poised to possibly rise further.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet | $17.12 | $17.20 | $17.48 | $18.37 | -$0.08 | -$1.25 |
| Nissa, Voice of Zendikar | $8.19 | $8.39 | $8.78 | $9.66 | -$0.20 | -$1.47 |
| Thought-Knot Seer | $6.42 | $6.48 | $6.56 | $6.72 | -$0.06 | -$0.30 |
| Kozilek's Return | $6.24 | $6.14 | $6.25 | $6.44 | +$0.10 | -$0.20 |
| Wandering Fumarole | $5.00 | $4.96 | $5.15 | $5.45 | +$0.04 | -$0.45 |
| Hissing Quagmire | $4.68 | $4.74 | $4.90 | $5.09 | -$0.06 | -$0.41 |
| Kozilek, the Great Distortion | $3.96 | $3.99 | $3.96 | $3.92 | -$0.03 | +$0.04 |
| Eldrazi Displacer | $3.95 | $3.99 | $4.04 | $4.10 | -$0.04 | -$0.15 |
| Chandra, Flamecaller | $3.79 | $3.71 | $3.79 | $3.85 | +$0.08 | -$0.06 |
| Oath of Nissa | $3.51 | $3.55 | $3.58 | $3.63 | -$0.04 | -$0.12 |
| Reality Smasher | $3.50 | $3.55 | $3.58 | $3.58 | -$0.05 | -$0.08 |
| World Breaker | $3.34 | $3.32 | $3.33 | $3.35 | +$0.02 | -$0.01 |
| Matter Reshaper | $2.20 | $2.19 | $2.22 | $2.24 | +$0.01 | -$0.04 |
| Needle Spires | $2.00 | $2.03 | $2.12 | $2.25 | -$0.03 | -$0.25 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.50 | $1.49 | $1.51 | $1.56 | +$0.01 | -$0.06 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.35 | $2.37 | $2.42 | $2.54 | -$0.02 | -$0.19 |
| Total Set Value: | $122.70 | $122.06 | $123.29 | $127.08 | +$0.64 | -$4.38 |
| Booster Box EV: | $73.36 | $73.08 | $74.14 | $75.94 | +$0.28 | -$2.58 |
Oath of the Gatewatch saw little movement this week. The shifting metagame has barely touched any Oath cards, but it could catch up with a few cards. As Izzet furthers it's rise in the meta, Wandering Fumarole could easily start to ascend. Kalitas also stands a chance to post minor gains, as it could easily fit into Zombies and Mono Black Aggro alike.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon, Ally of Zendikar | $18.91 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $19.70 | +$0.45 | -$0.79 |
| Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger | $16.01 | $15.44 | $15.90 | $16.34 | +$0.57 | -$0.33 |
| Drana, Liberator of Malakir | $4.99 | $4.99 | $5.02 | $5.22 | +$0.00 | -$0.23 |
| Ob Nixilis Reignited | $3.55 | $3.56 | $3.59 | $3.59 | -$0.01 | -$0.04 |
| Cinder Glade | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.29 | $3.39 | +$0.00 | -$0.14 |
| Shambling Vent | $3.14 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | +$0.14 | +$0.14 |
| Sunken Hollow | $3.14 | $3.22 | $3.34 | $3.52 | -$0.08 | -$0.38 |
| Dragonmaster Outcast | $3.09 | $2.99 | $3.07 | $3.00 | +$0.10 | +$0.09 |
| Smoldering Marsh | $2.99 | $2.99 | $3.00 | $3.19 | +$0.00 | -$0.20 |
| Prairie Stream | $2.80 | $2.81 | $2.93 | $3.10 | -$0.01 | -$0.30 |
| Kiora, Master of the Depths | $2.62 | $2.62 | $2.63 | $2.61 | +$0.00 | +$0.01 |
| Part the Waterveil | $2.62 | $2.63 | $2.71 | $2.76 | -$0.01 | -$0.14 |
| Canopy Vista | $2.25 | $2.26 | $2.35 | $2.45 | -$0.01 | -$0.20 |
| Void Winnower | $2.14 | $2.09 | $2.06 | $2.00 | +$0.05 | +$0.14 |
| Rare Slot Average: | $1.15 | $1.14 | $1.15 | $1.18 | +$0.01 | -$0.03 |
| Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.33 | $2.27 | $2.30 | $2.42 | +$0.06 | -$0.09 |
| Total Set Value: | $131.82 | $130.07 | $130.96 | $133.80 | +$1.75 | -$1.98 |
| Booster Box EV: | $65.35 | $64.81 | $65.39 | $67.44 | +$0.54 | -$2.09 |
Battle for Zendikar posted a gain this week, quite contrary to the steady downward decline into the abyss of hopelessness it's had for as long as I can remember.
Gideon has once again become a front and center star for the metagame's aggro, and Ulamog is the go-to finisher for Aetherworks Marvel decks. With Saheeli gone, both of these concepts have started to shine again, and Battle for Zendikar has posted an actual gain because of it.
| Card Name | 05/04 Price |
04/27 Price |
04/20 Price |
04/13 Price |
Change from 04/27 | Change from 04/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalding Tarn | $209.93 | $209.85 | $204.98 | $209.85 | +$0.08 | +$0.08 |
| Polluted Delta | $189.55 | $189.14 | $187.19 | $184.54 | +$0.41 | +$5.01 |
| Misty Rainforest | $175.19 | $177.00 | $177.15 | $175.00 | -$1.81 | +$0.19 |
| Verdant Catacombs | $165.34 | $164.99 | $164.99 | $163.04 | +$0.35 | +$2.30 |
| Flooded Strand | $148.00 | $147.54 | $143.99 | $142.49 | +$0.46 | +$5.51 |
| Ancient Tomb | $124.47 | $116.41 | $118.31 | $115.08 | +$8.06 | +$9.39 |
| Wasteland | $108.00 | $105.64 | $102.66 | $109.05 | +$2.36 | -$1.05 |
| Arid Mesa | $107.75 | $104.53 | $108.00 | $108.00 | +$3.22 | -$0.25 |
| Windswept Heath | $104.23 | $99.99 | $100.08 | $100.08 | +$4.24 | +$4.15 |
| Bloodstained Mire | $99.87 | $99.99 | $99.98 | $99.99 | -$0.12 | -$0.12 |
| Horizon Canopy | $99.38 | $98.78 | $99.95 | $99.07 | +$0.60 | +$0.31 |
| Marsh Flats | $98.55 | $96.18 | $97.01 | $96.37 | +$2.37 | +$2.18 |
| Wooded Foothills | $95.53 | $95.00 | $95.73 | $97.23 | +$0.53 | -$1.70 |
| Godless Shrine | $76.49 | $76.13 | $76.65 | $76.31 | +$0.36 | +$0.18 |
| Steam Vents | $75.02 | $75.57 | $75.95 | $79.21 | -$0.55 | -$4.19 |
| Stomping Ground | $72.34 | $70.12 | $69.95 | $70.23 | +$2.22 | +$2.11 |
| Overgrown Tomb | $70.34 | $70.10 | $70.47 | $70.99 | +$0.24 | -$0.65 |
| Breeding Pool | $68.00 | $69.87 | $69.95 | $69.97 | -$1.87 | -$1.97 |
| Strip Mine | $65.66 | $66.56 | $67.12 | $67.99 | -$0.90 | -$2.33 |
| Watery Grave | $61.93 | $61.85 | $62.98 | $64.72 | +$0.08 | -$2.79 |
| Temple Garden | $59.91 | $58.40 | $59.99 | $59.93 | +$1.51 | -$0.02 |
| Hallowed Fountain | $59.85 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $60.07 | -$0.02 | -$0.22 |
| Sacred Foundry | $57.30 | $57.24 | $57.24 | $57.58 | +$0.06 | -$0.28 |
| Twilight Mire | $57.09 | $57.29 | $57.52 | $57.74 | -$0.20 | -$0.65 |
| Eye of Ugin | $55.13 | $54.40 | $54.99 | $54.95 | +$0.73 | +$0.18 |
| Blood Crypt | $51.07 | $50.40 | $53.70 | $55.00 | +$0.67 | -$3.93 |
| Mana Confluence | $50.03 | $49.93 | $49.27 | $48.83 | +$0.10 | +$1.20 |
| Flooded Grove | $44.89 | $44.86 | $44.89 | $45.00 | +$0.03 | -$0.11 |
| Mystic Gate | $42.68 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.99 | +$0.68 | -$0.31 |
| Fetid Heath | $41.90 | $41.43 | $41.36 | $43.20 | +$0.47 | -$1.30 |
| Cascade Bluffs | $41.01 | $40.02 | $40.87 | $41.38 | +$0.99 | -$0.37 |
| Sunken Ruins | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $40.00 | +$0.00 | -$0.01 |
| Fire-Lit Thicket | $36.30 | $35.72 | $36.93 | $37.64 | +$0.58 | -$1.34 |
| Rugged Prairie | $35.18 | $34.99 | $34.97 | $34.99 | +$0.19 | +$0.19 |
| Forbidden Orchard | $33.79 | $33.79 | $33.40 | $33.11 | +$0.00 | +$0.68 |
| Wooded Bastion | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.89 | $33.96 | +$0.00 | -$0.21 |
| Dust Bowl | $32.18 | $32.37 | $32.41 | $32.41 | -$0.19 | -$0.23 |
| Graven Cairns | $31.50 | $31.30 | $30.88 | $31.55 | +$0.20 | -$0.05 |
| Prairie Stream | $30.25 | $30.42 | $30.34 | $31.18 | -$0.17 | -$0.93 |
| Tectonic Edge | $29.96 | $29.94 | $29.93 | $30.00 | +$0.02 | -$0.04 |
| Kor Haven | $29.95 | $29.99 | $29.95 | $30.30 | -$0.04 | -$0.35 |
| Cinder Glade | $29.93 | $29.93 | $28.66 | $29.00 | +$0.00 | +$0.93 |
| Canopy Vista | $26.69 | $26.67 | $26.26 | $26.99 | +$0.02 | -$0.30 |
| Sunken Hollow | $25.17 | $25.10 | $25.08 | $26.01 | +$0.07 | -$0.84 |
| Smoldering Marsh | $23.53 | $23.11 | $22.98 | $23.91 | +$0.42 | -$0.38 |
| BFZ Average: | $87.27 | $86.76 | $86.77 | $87.11 | +$0.51 | +$0.16 |
| OGW Average: | $51.64 | $50.96 | $51.06 | $51.46 | +$0.68 | +$0.18 |
| BFZ Box EV: | $21.82 | $21.69 | $21.69 | $21.78 | +$0.13 | +$0.04 |
| OGW Box EV: | $12.91 | $12.74 | $12.77 | $12.87 | +$0.17 | +$0.05 |
| Total Set Value: | $3,214.60 | $3,188.15 | $3,190.44 | $3,206.93 | +$26.45 | +$7.67 |
Overall Summary
This was quite the healthy week for Magic. With the format having been turned on its head, every expansion saw positive gains this week outside of Amonkhet. Even this two week old set posted smaller losses than what we would expect, clocking in at less than 2%. The first wave of post-Saheeli has hit, with Mardu, Mono Black, Zombies, Izzet, Golgari, and Marvel being the top decks. As these take center stage, they open the field to a new meta choice that tries to focus on beating these.
As for what to expect, that depends heavily on the final shape of this new metagame. I personally expect Plague Belcher, Scrapheap Scrounger, and Toolcraft Exemplar to start posting noticeable gains. These are staples in the big contenders, and are all still very cheap.