2012 274 cards

Return to Ravnica

274 cards · expansion set · released October 5, 2012

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Difficulty: 3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $14.06; Market average
Top Card: Cyclonic Rift; $30.20
Rarity Tier: Moderate

Overview

Return to Ravnica is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Return to Ravnica block, released October 5, 2012 with 274 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Return to Ravnica 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 Return to Ravnica (274 cards, code rtr)
singles buyers focused on Return / Ravnica

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 Return to Ravnica, the usual miss is buying sealed EV stories instead of the actual chase list. Money still clusters around Return / Ravnica; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Return to Ravnica (2012, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code rtr before the art.

What to check first

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

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Return to Ravnica in the latest synced snapshot is Cyclonic Rift, with a Scryfall market estimate around $30.20. Other standout cards include Utvara Hellkite and Steam Vents.

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Return to Ravnica you'll need all 274 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 Return to Ravnica cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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Scan your Return to Ravnica cards with Tappr to identify every printing
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Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils
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Prioritize chase cards like Cyclonic Rift
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Save scanned cards to your Return to Ravnica checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Return to Ravnica 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 Return to Ravnica binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Return to Ravnica?

Return to Ravnica contains 274 cards. It was released October 5, 2012.

02 What is the most valuable card in Return to Ravnica?

Cyclonic Rift is currently the most valuable Return to Ravnica card, trading around $30.20 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 Return to Ravnica released?

Return to Ravnica was released October 5, 2012 (2012) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04 How do I check Return to Ravnica card prices?

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

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