1998 85 cards

Anthologies

85 cards · box set · released November 1, 1998

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Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$11.05
Market average
Top Card
Strip Mine
$19.15
Rarity Tier
Moderate

Overview

Anthologies is a Magic: The Gathering box set, released November 1, 1998 with 85 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Anthologies card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

Best for

  • collectors hunting specific frames and foils
  • people completing or pricing Anthologies (85 cards, code ath)
  • singles buyers focused on Anthologies / Strip Mine

Skip if

  • you will not check edition/treatment and still want “NM mythic” prices
  • you expect every rare in the set to hold similar resale

Common mistakes

On Anthologies, the usual miss is assuming every mythic in a masters set holds sealed-product heat. Money still clusters around Anthologies / Strip Mine; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Anthologies (1998, supplemental / masters) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ath before the art.

What to check first

First: foil premium vs nonfoil. On Anthologies / Strip Mine, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Anthologies checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Anthologies in the latest synced snapshot is Strip Mine, with a Scryfall market estimate around $19.15. Other standout cards include Armageddon and Goblin Recruiter.

  1. 1 #77
    Strip Mine

    Strip Mine

    rare

  2. 2 #1
    Armageddon

    Armageddon

    rare

  3. 3 #38
    Goblin Recruiter

    Goblin Recruiter

    uncommon

  4. 4 #24
    Hypnotic Specter

    Hypnotic Specter

    uncommon

  5. 5 #34
    Goblin King

    Goblin King

    rare

  6. 6 #44
    Mogg Fanatic

    Mogg Fanatic

    common

Tips to finish the set

To complete Anthologies you'll need all 85 cards. Start with the commons and uncommons — they're cheap and fill most of the checklist — then chase the rares and mythics. Scanning as you sort lets Tappr flag the Anthologies cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

  1. 01

    Scan your Anthologies cards with Tappr to identify every printing

  2. 02

    Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils

  3. 03

    Prioritize chase cards like Strip Mine

  4. 04

    Save scanned cards to your Anthologies checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Anthologies card and it identifies the exact printing and collector number, then shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours — not a live listing, and not a price guide you have to type into. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Anthologies binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Anthologies?

Anthologies contains 85 cards. It was released November 1, 1998.

02 What is the most valuable card in Anthologies?

Strip Mine is currently the most valuable Anthologies card, trading around $19.15 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

03 When was Anthologies released?

Anthologies was released November 1, 1998 (1998) as a Magic: The Gathering box set.

04 How do I check Anthologies card prices?

Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Anthologies printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Anthologies price overview.

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