The Running Tally of Current Sets for August 3, 2015

 

The Running Tally

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 nine 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, Magic Origins, 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 Monday and Friday. The Monday update will follow the Magic events on the weekend to see price changes as a result, while the Friday update will track any changes before the next series of events. The prices come from TCG Player’s median, tracking cards valued at $2.00 USD and up.

 

Magic Origins

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+6.64


Biggest Loss
-$2.30

 

Set summary

Due to Pro Tour Magic Origins we saw the rise of two decks: Mono Red and U/R Ensoul Artifact. Jace, Vryn's Prodigy is coming down due to weak performance at the Pro Tour, and his value is showing to be mostly hype. Demonic Pact spiked really hard, but started coming already as it's a build-around-me that can't sustain a tier 1 deck. Don't buy into either card's hype. Mono Red is likely to be a strong deck even post-rotation, and rotation generally brings aggro strategies to the forefront, so it might be worth it to consider investing in the non-spiked staples.

7/20 - 8/3

7/31 - 8/3
8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy $17.24 $2.30 $37.35 $39.65 $33.52 $29.60 $20.11
Nissa, Vastwood Seer $4.31 $1.57 $31.50 $29.93 $26.99 $26.07 $27.19
Liliana, Heretical Healer $1.80 $0.37 $26.79 $26.42 $24.64 $23.48 $24.99
Hangarback Walker $9.39 $6.64 $17.39 $10.75 $7.76 $7.55 $8.00
Kytheon, Hero of Akros $2.14 $0.55 $13.40 $13.95 $14.50 $14.68 $15.54
Day's Undoing $1.68 $0.57 $13.31 $13.88 $14.13 $14.25 $14.99
Archangel of Tithes $1.47 $0.21 $12.98 $13.19 $13.50 $13.91 $14.45
Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh $0.49 $0.28 $11.00 $10.72 $10.72 $10.20 $11.49
Goblin Piledriver $3.18 $0.28 $9.98 $10.26 $11.18 $11.53 $13.16
Exquisite Firecraft $5.41 $5.39 $9.63 $4.24 $4.33 $4.00 $4.22
Demonic Pact $5.41 $4.43 $9.40 $4.97 $4.42 $4.00 $3.99
Languish $1.84 $0.35 $9.15 $9.50 $9.88 $9.95 $10.99
Abbot of Keral Keep $5.49 $5.68 $8.99 $3.31 $3.85 $3.43 $3.50
Erebos's Titan $2.41 $0.52 $7.43 $7.95 $8.20 $8.48 $9.84
Woodland Bellower $0.56 $0.43 $5.95 $5.52 $7.23 $5.93 $6.51
Starfield of Nyx $0.34 $0.11 $5.50 $5.39 $5.79 $5.44 $5.84
Thopter Spy Network $1.25 $0.71 $5.25 $4.54 $4.41 $4.00 $4.00
Pyromancer's Goggles $0.04 $0.13 $4.51 $4.64 $5.39 $4.50 $4.55
Avaricious Dragon $1.49 $0.13 $3.83 $3.96 $4.50 $4.69 $5.32
Harbinger of the Tides $0.61 $0.11 $3.74 $3.85 $4.25 $4.07 $4.35
Alhammarret's Archive $0.28 $0.19 $3.38 $3.19 $3.41 $3.40 $3.66
Sword of the Animist $0.91 $0.01 $3.08 $3.09 $3.99 $3.50 $3.99
Evolutionary Leap $1.67 $0.30 $3.03 $3.33 $4.06 $4.00 $4.70
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen $0.14 $0.02 $2.35 $2.37 $2.66 $2.46 $2.49
Disciple of the Ring $0.80 $0.01 $2.28 $2.29 $3.32 $2.69 $3.08
Hallowed Moonlight $0.99 $0.12 $2.27 $2.39 $3.38 $2.81 $3.26
Managorger Hydra $0.37 $0.02 $2.27 $2.29 $2.55 $2.47 $2.64
Llanowar Wastes $0.01 $0.01 $2.24 $2.23 $2.40 $2.22 $2.25
Pia and Kiran Nalaar  -  - $2.18 - - - -
Herald of the Pantheon $0.35 $0.01 $2.15 $2.14 $2.44 $2.37 $2.50
Shivan Reef $0.06 $0.01 $2.07 $2.06 $2.15 $2.08 $2.13
Knight of the White Orchid $0.17 $0.01 $2.04 $2.05 $2.24 $2.13 $2.21
Shaman of the Pack $0.34 $0.05 $2.03 $2.08 $2.25 $2.24 $2.37

 

 Modern Masters 2015 Edition

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+$0.32


Biggest Loss
-$0.46

 

Set summary

Overall, the set continues to drop outside a few staples. With no new innovations and no real Modern premier events in the near future, Modern will cool down. It's advisable to wait a few weeks and then start picking up cards for your decks.

7/20 - 8/3 7/31 - 8/3 8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Tarmogoyf $0.02 $0.02 $159.97 $159.99 $159.99 $159.85 $159.99
Vendilion Clique $0.83 $0.32 $48.75 $48.43 $48.94 $49.12 $49.58
Dark Confidant $0.66 $0.46 $43.34 $43.80 $43.99 $43.99 $44.00
Karn Liberated $0.11 $0.21 $36.89 $36.68 $36.90 $36.76 $36.78
Mox Opal $0.12 $0.24 $36.24 $36.00 $36.37 $36.35 $36.36
Noble Hierarch $1.26 $0.27 $35.72 $35.99 $37.00 $36.78 $36.98
Cryptic Command $1.04 $0.29 $31.06 $31.35 $31.89 $32.00 $32.10
Bitterblossom $1.08 $0.17 $26.80 $26.63 $26.99 $27.31 $27.88
Emrakul, the Aeons Torn $1.06 $0.01 $26.52 $26.51 $26.99 $26.99 $27.58
Spellskite $0.02 $0.04 $21.99 $22.03 $22.02 $21.85 $21.97
Fulminator Mage $0.61 $0.17 $20.98 $20.81 $20.88 $20.23 $20.37
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth $0.57 $0.04 $20.90 $20.94 $21.32 $21.36 $21.47
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre $0.14 $0.05 $18.00 $18.05 $18.00 $17.97 $18.14
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite $0.47 $0.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.01 $15.00 $15.47
Splinter Twin $0.05 $0.02 $14.95 $14.93 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Leyline of Sanctity $0.16 $0.00 $11.94 $11.94 $12.00 $11.99 $12.10
Iona, Shield of Emeria $0.58 $0.06 $11.42 $11.48 $11.69 $11.75 $12.00
Primeval Titan $0.27 $0.01 $11.39 $11.40 $11.64 $11.60 $11.66
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker $0.06 $0.08 $10.99 $10.91 $10.98 $10.89 $11.05
Daybreak Coronet $0.36 $0.02 $7.81 $7.79 $7.97 $7.99 $8.17
Wilt-Leaf Liege $0.40 $0.01 $6.99 $7.00 $7.15 $7.15 $7.39
Tezzeret the Seeker $0.13 $0.01 $6.67 $6.68 $6.75 $6.74 $6.80
Remand $0.25 $0.04 $6.61 $6.65 $6.75 $6.72 $6.86
Blinkmoth Nexus $0.15 $0.01 $5.99 $6.00 $6.08 $6.09 $6.14
All Is Dust $0.29 $0.01 $5.50 $5.49 $5.60 $5.63 $5.79
Etched Champion $0.07 $0.02 $3.42 $3.40 $3.40 $3.40 $3.35
Surgical Extraction $0.08 $0.01 $2.99 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.07
Hurkyl's Recall $0.06 $0.00 $2.94 $2.94 $2.97 $2.97 $3.00
Eye of Ugin $0.12 $0.01 $2.64 $2.65 $2.69 $2.71 $2.76
Creakwood Liege $0.06 $0.00 $2.25 $2.25 $2.26 $2.27 $2.31
Lightning Bolt $0.00 $0.01 $2.21 $2.20 $2.21 $2.21 $2.21

 

Dragons of Tarkir

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
$0.37


Biggest Loss
-$0.37

 

Set summary

The set is shifting. We likely won't see any major shifts until either a new deck is discovered or Battle for Zendikar is spoiled.

7/20 - 8/3 7/31 - 8/3 8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Deathmist Raptor $0.71 $0.37 $22.95 $22.58 $22.46 $22.23 $22.24
Dragonlord Ojutai $0.83 $0.03 $17.00 $17.03 $17.47 $17.48 $17.83
Collected Company $3.01 $0.37 $10.99 $11.36 $12.60 $12.83 $14.00
Dragonlord Atarka $0.08 $0.01 $10.09 $10.08 $10.00 $9.95 $10.01
Narset Transcendent $0.41 $0.00 $9.12 $9.12 $9.24 $9.34 $9.53
Kolaghan's Command $0.06 $0.03 $8.54 $8.57 $8.64 $8.50 $8.48
Dragonlord Dromoka $0.10 $0.06 $7.79 $7.73 $7.75 $7.60 $7.69
Sarkhan Unbroken $0.26 $0.08 $7.47 $7.55 $7.60 $7.61 $7.73
Den Protecter $0.63 $0.19 $7.13 $6.94 $6.74 $6.61 $6.50
Dragonlord Silumgar $0.23 $0.05 $6.17 $6.12 $6.25 $6.33 $6.40
Atarka's Command $0.11 $0.00 $5.99 $5.99 $6.00 $6.00 $6.10
Thunderbreak Regent $0.40 $0.03 $5.04 $5.07 $5.23 $5.25 $5.44
Haven of the Spirit Dragon $0.10 $0.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.01 $4.00 $4.10
Dromoka's Command $1.20 $0.19 $3.95 $4.14 $4.49 $4.74 $5.15
Dragonlord Kolaghan $0.12 $0.04 $3.63 $3.59 $3.63 $3.65 $3.75
Shaman of Forgotten Ways $0.04 $0.03 $2.66 $2.63 $2.63 $2.60 $2.62
Shorecrasher Elemental $0.00 $0.05 $2.39 $2.34 $2.36 $2.34 $2.39
Secure the Wastes $0.03 $0.03 $2.37 $2.34 $2.33 $2.34 $2.34
Ojutai Exemplars $0.07 $0.02 $2.14 $2.16 $2.08 $2.19 $2.21
Ojutai's Command  -  - $2.10 - - - -
Zurgo Bellstriker $0.04 $0.09 $2.09 $2.00 $2.01 $2.05 $2.05
Dragon Whisperer $0.10  - $2.00 - - $2.01 $2.10

 

Fate Reforged

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+$0.16


Biggest Loss
-$0.11

 

Set summary

The set is mostly rising. Rally the Ancestors has cooled as as a deck, but it's still a decent spec target because it will only get batter. 

7/20 - 8/3 7/31 - 8/3 8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon $0.38 $0.10 $26.99 $26.89 $26.88 $26.74 $26.61
Monastery Mentor $0.44 $0.16 $14.97 $14.81 $14.55 $14.50 $14.53
Soulfire Grand Master $0.04 $0.03 $8.53 $8.50 $8.50 $8.49 $8.57
Tasigur, the Golden Fang $0.10 $0.08 $8.20 $8.12 $8.00 $8.05 $8.10
Whisperwood Elemental $0.20 $0.11 $6.30 $6.41 $6.44 $6.42 $6.50
Warden of the First Tree $0.07 $0.00 $3.72 $3.72 $3.75 $3.75 $3.79
Rally the Ancestors $0.23 $0.03 $3.22 $3.19 $2.99 - -
Brutal Hordechief $0.04 $0.02 $2.66 $2.68 $2.72 $2.69 $2.70
Crux of Fate $0.07 $0.01 $2.34 $2.33 $2.31 $2.35 $2.41

 

Khans of Tarkir

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+$0.73


Biggest Loss
-$0.05

 

Set summary

The set mostly went up, which is a good sign. See the Unwritten was a surprise increase. We'll see whether Polluted Delta will crack $20 before the next set. This point is the first time in recent memory that Bloodstained Mire has not been the lowest fetchland. Rattleclaw Mystic is a good potential spec target.

7/20 - 8/3 7/31 - 8/3 8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Polluted Delta $0.41 $0.44 $18.49 $18.05 $18.28 $18.13 $18.08
Flooded Strand $0.55 $0.24 $16.23 $15.99 $15.99 $15.71 $15.68
Wooded Foothills $0.01 $0.01 $15.00 $14.99 $14.99 $14.99 $14.99
Bloodstained Mire $0.13 $0.16 $11.50 $11.34 $11.33 $11.36 $11.37
Windswept Heath $1.67 $0.05 $11.37 $11.42 $12.00 $12.41 $13.04
Sorin, Solemn Visitor $0.11 $0.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.05 $8.11
Dig Through Time $0.21 $0.07 $5.50 $5.43 $5.42 $5.31 $5.29
Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker $0.08 $0.01 $4.99 $4.98 $4.98 $4.99 $5.07
See the Unwritten $1.48 $0.73 $4.48 $3.75 $3.11 $3.00 $3.00
Siege Rhino $0.10 $0.01 $4.04 $4.03 $4.04 $4.04 $4.14
Anafenza, the Foremost $0.10 $0.02 $3.99 $3.97 $3.96 $3.90 $3.89
Wingmate Roc $0.05 $0.00 $2.84 $2.84 $2.84 $2.84 $2.89
Monastery Swiftspear $0.25 $0.18 $2.75 $2.57 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50
Clever Impersonator $0.04 $0.01 $2.50 $2.49 $2.50 $2.46 $2.46
Rattleclaw Mystic- - - $2.00 - - - -

 

 Magic 2015

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+$0.14


Biggest Loss
-$0.58

 

Set summary

The set is shifting all over the place, but we have seen Ensoul Artifact spike to $5.00, which makes it the most expensive uncommon in Standard right now. Only time will tell if that will stay there or will the deck prove to be a glass cannon, but either way it will likely only survive until rotation.

7/20 - 8/3 7/31 - 8/3 8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Nissa, Worldwaker $0.97 $0.09 $10.90 $10.99 $11.11 $11.24 $11.87
Goblin Rabblemaster $0.30 $0.04 $9.73 $9.77 $9.99 $10.00 $10.03
Chord of Calling $0.90 $0.03 $8.99 $8.96 $8.48 $8.47 $8.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth $0.14 $0.14 $8.76 $8.62 $8.61 $8.63 $8.90
Garruk, Apex Predator $0.34 $0.04 $8.69 $8.73 $8.80 $8.88 $9.03
Sliver Hivelord $0.25 $0.01 $7.50 $7.49 $7.33 $7.28 $7.25
Liliana Vess $0.07 $0.11 $7.17 $7.06 $7.16 $7.12 $7.24
Obelisk of Urd $1.22 $0.58 $6.97 $7.55 $6.66 $6.00 $5.75
Ajani Steadfast $0.00 $0.06 $6.70 $6.64 $6.64 $6.64 $6.70
Ensoul artifact -
-
$5.51        
Perilous Vault $0.16 $0.00 $3.99 $3.99 $3.99 $3.99 $4.15
Chandra, Pyromaster $0.14 $0.02 $3.75 $3.73 $3.80 $3.84 $3.89
Waste Not $0.02 $0.01 $3.25 $3.24 $3.24 $3.25 $3.27
Hornet Nest $0.19 $0.04 $3.24 $3.28 $3.32 $3.35 $3.43
Llanowar Wastes $0.29 $0.00 $3.08 $3.08 $3.13 $3.24 $3.37
Sliver Hive $0.01 $0.01 $3.06 $3.07 $3.06 $3.06 $3.07
Jace, the Living Guildpact $0.02 $0.02 $2.72 $2.70 $2.70 $2.68 $2.74
Stoke the Flames $0.06 $0.06 $2.69 $2.63 $2.64 $2.68 $2.75
Shivan Reef $0.27 $0.01 $2.68 $2.69 $2.76 $2.82 $2.95
Soul of New Phyrexia $0.08 $0.01 $2.42 $2.41 $2.39 $2.37 $2.34
Battlefield Forge $0.30 $0.04 $2.33 $2.37 $2.44 $2.49 $2.63
Yavimaya Coast $0.25 $0.02 $2.24 $2.26 $2.32 $2.37 $2.49

 

 Journey into Nyx

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+$0.18


Biggest Loss
None

 

Set summary

It's surprising that the set rose like this. It's probably due to people are making some last-ditch efforts to get cards and causing price to go up since quantity supplied is going down. This isn't likely to sustain itself over the next few weeks.

7/20 - 8/3 7/31 - 8/3 8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Eidolon of the Great Revel $0.51 $0.44 $11.99 $11.55 $11.41 $11.40 $11.48
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes $0.53 $0.02 $10.74 $10.72 $10.75 $10.92 $11.27
Keranos, God of Storms $0.28 $0.17 $9.62 $9.45 $9.37 $9.19 $9.34
Athreos, God of Passage $0.05 $0.02 $8.99 $8.97 $8.99 $8.90 $8.94
Mana Confluence $0.00 $0.18 $8.99 $8.81 $8.84 $8.80 $8.99
Temple of Malady $0.07 $0.06 $4.55 $4.49 $4.50 $4.50 $4.48
Iroas, God of Victory $0.01 $0.04 $4.45 $4.41 $4.43 $4.41 $4.44
Godsend $0.01 $0.03 $4.35 $4.32 $4.35 $4.35 $4.36
Kruphix, God of Horizons $0.19 $0.15 $3.77 $3.62 $3.62 $3.59 $3.58
Temple of Epiphany $0.38 $0.35 $3.20 $2.85 $2.87 $2.85 $2.82
Pharika, God of Affliction $0.02 $0.00 $2.82 $2.82 $2.84 $2.84 $2.84
Dicatate of Erebos $0.03 $0.05 $2.15 $2.10 $2.13 $2.12 $2.12

 

Born of the Gods

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+$0.09


Biggest Loss
-$0.01

 

Set summary

It's surprising that the set rose like this as well. None of none the cards are seeing notably increased play.

7/20 - 8/3 7/31 - 8/3 8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Brimaz, King of Oreskos $0.10 $0.09 $10.25 $10.16 $10.29 $10.20 $10.35
Courser of Kruphix $0.00 $0.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.01 $5.00
Xenagos, God of Revels $0.06 $0.02 $4.50 $4.48 $4.47 $4.44 $4.44
Temple of Enlightenment $0.09 $0.00 $4.49 $4.49 $4.50 $4.48 $4.58
Mogis, God of Slaughter $0.00 $0.01 $4.28 $4.29 $4.29 $4.29 $4.28
Phenax, God of Deception $0.02 $0.02 $3.82 $3.80 $3.88 $3.81 $3.80
Kiora, the Crashing Wave $0.10 $0.00 $3.74 $3.74 $3.75 $3.79 $3.84
Temple of Plenty $0.16 $0.06 $2.84 $2.78 $2.76 $2.75 $2.68

 

  Theros

Name Change Change   Price Price Price Price Price  

Biggest Gain
+$0.16


Biggest Loss
-$0.05

 

Set summary

The set is shifting in both directions, unlike the rest of the Theros Block, which is going up. Fleecemane Lion has dropped off in play due to Languish, but it can be good against Mono Red. 

7/20 - 8/3

7/31 - 8/3

8/3 7/31 7/27 7/24 7/20
Thoughtseize $0.30 $0.08 $24.05 $23.97 $23.71 $23.74 $23.75
Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver $0.18 $0.15 $7.13 $6.98 $6.94 $6.94 $6.95
Elspeth, Sun's Champion $0.19 $0.16 $6.65 $6.49 $6.46 $6.44 $6.46
Purphoros, God of the Forge $0.10 $0.03 $6.17 $6.14 $6.06 $6.00 $6.07
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx $0.32 $0.04 $5.53 $5.49 $5.39 $5.30 $5.21
Thassa, God of the Sea $0.15 $0.01 $5.45 $5.44 $5.45 $5.49 $5.60
Stormbreath Dragon $0.52 $0.04 $5.42 $5.46 $5.58 $5.75 $5.94
Xenagos, the Reveler $0.09 $0.02 $5.22 $5.24 $5.23 $5.23 $5.31
Master of the Waves $0.07 $0.04 $4.07 $4.03 $4.04 $4.09 $4.14
Erebos, God of the Dead $0.12 $0.01 $3.94 $3.93 $3.90 $3.85 $3.82
Nylea, God of the Hunt $0.02 $0.03 $3.66 $3.69 $3.69 $3.66 $3.68
Hero's Downfall $0.16 $0.05 $3.61 $3.56 $3.56 $3.64 $3.77
Sylvan Caryatid $0.28 $0.05 $3.25 $3.30 $3.37 $3.47 $3.53
Heliod, God of the Sun $0.05 $0.03 $2.39 $2.36 $2.37 $2.35 $2.34
Fleecemane Lion $0.12 $0.00 $2.37 $2.37 $2.40 $2.43 $2.49
Temple of Silence $0.12 $0.00 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.29 $2.37
Temple of Deceit $0.05 $0.10 $2.19 $2.09 $2.09 $2.11 $2.14

 



 

Overall Summary

Standard has reshaped with Pro Tour Magic Origins.  We have several new decks with G/B Pact and U/R Ensoul Artifacts. Mono Red and Abzan Control were also strong contenders. The big winner of this time in Standard is Hangarback Walker, which is now the second most expensive rare in Standard, losing only to Polluted DeltaHangarback Walker is going to be a dominant card for its run and will only see more play as more and more decks try to fit that card into their deck.  Magic Origins is a resounding success in that it has good value and has resulted in a plethora of new decks both competitive and casual. It is also driving up the value of other cards in Standard. It is a shame this is the last core set, because this is a core set that is really amazing and does not really have that "core set" feel. There are some spec targets left, like Rally the AncestorsRattleclaw Mystic, and Animist's Awakening.

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