2013 249 cards

Theros

249 cards · expansion set · released September 27, 2013

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Difficulty: 3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $20.92; Market average
Top Card: Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx; $46.27
Rarity Tier: Moderate

Overview

Theros is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Theros block, released September 27, 2013 with 249 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Theros card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

Best for

Modern/Pioneer players and set completionists
people completing or pricing Theros (249 cards, code ths)
singles buyers focused on Nykthos, Shrine / Scryfall

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 Theros, the usual miss is buying sealed EV stories instead of the actual chase list. Money still clusters around Nykthos, Shrine / Scryfall; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Theros (2013, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ths before the art.

What to check first

First: whether the card is standard-legal chase or eternal only. On Nykthos, Shrine / Scryfall, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Theros checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Theros in the latest synced snapshot is Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx, with a Scryfall market estimate around $46.27. Other standout cards include Purphoros, God of the Forge and Swan Song.

Full Collection

Cards from Theros

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Theros you'll need all 249 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 Theros cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Theros 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 Theros binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Theros?

Theros contains 249 cards. It was released September 27, 2013.

02 What is the most valuable card in Theros?

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx is currently the most valuable Theros card, trading around $46.27 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 Theros released?

Theros was released September 27, 2013 (2013) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04 How do I check Theros card prices?

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

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