1993 295 cards

Limited Edition Alpha

295 cards · core set · released August 5, 1993

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Difficulty: 4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $2146.00; Market average
Top Card: Wheel of Fortune; $3850.00
Rarity Tier: Very Rare

Overview

Limited Edition Alpha is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released August 5, 1993 with 295 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Limited Edition Alpha card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

Best for

collectors who understand Alpha print run economics and condition grades
people pricing Power Nine / dual lands before any handshake

Skip if

you are new to vintage and will not verify authenticity

Common mistakes

Treating Alpha like a modern chase set. Condition, authenticity, and exact printing matter more than “it is a Black Lotus photo.” Unlimited / Beta lookalikes are how people get wrecked.

What to check first

Authenticity and edition first, then centering/surface, then comps for that exact printing — not a generic “Lotus” search.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Limited Edition Alpha in the latest synced snapshot is Wheel of Fortune, with a Scryfall market estimate around $3850.00. Other standout cards include Time Vault and Sol Ring.

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Limited Edition Alpha you'll need all 295 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 Limited Edition Alpha cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Limited Edition Alpha 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 Limited Edition Alpha binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Limited Edition Alpha?

Limited Edition Alpha contains 295 cards. It was released August 5, 1993.

02 What is the most valuable card in Limited Edition Alpha?

Wheel of Fortune is currently the most valuable Limited Edition Alpha card, trading around $3850.00 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 Limited Edition Alpha released?

Limited Edition Alpha was released August 5, 1993 (1993) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.

04 How do I check Limited Edition Alpha card prices?

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

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