2003 708 cards

Eighth Edition

708 cards · core set · released July 28, 2003

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8ed

Difficulty: 5/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $22.26; Market average
Top Card: Grave Pact; $44.76
Rarity Tier: Moderate

Overview

Eighth Edition is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released July 28, 2003 with 708 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Eighth Edition card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

Best for

collectors who already know edition premiums
people completing or pricing Eighth Edition (708 cards, code 8ed)
singles buyers focused on Eighth Edition / Grave Pact

Skip if

you will not check edition/treatment and still want “NM mythic” prices
you want a tiny master set — this product is wide; budget special frames separately

Common mistakes

On Eighth Edition, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Eighth Edition / Grave Pact; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Eighth Edition (2003, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code 8ed before the art.

What to check first

First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Eighth Edition / Grave Pact, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Eighth Edition checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Eighth Edition in the latest synced snapshot is Grave Pact, with a Scryfall market estimate around $44.76. Other standout cards include City of Brass and Coat of Arms.

Full Collection

Cards from Eighth Edition

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Eighth Edition you'll need all 708 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 Eighth Edition cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01
Scan your Eighth Edition cards with Tappr to identify every printing
02
Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils
03
Prioritize chase cards like Grave Pact
04
Save scanned cards to your Eighth Edition checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Eighth Edition 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 Eighth Edition binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Eighth Edition?

Eighth Edition contains 708 cards in the main set (711 including variants and special printings). It was released July 28, 2003.

02 What is the most valuable card in Eighth Edition?

Grave Pact is currently the most valuable Eighth Edition card, trading around $44.76 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 Eighth Edition released?

Eighth Edition was released July 28, 2003 (2003) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.

04 How do I check Eighth Edition card prices?

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

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