2016 351 cards

Commander 2016

351 cards · Commander set · released November 11, 2016

c16
Difficulty
4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$20.53
Market average
Top Card
Burgeoning
$33.62
Rarity Tier
Moderate

Overview

Commander 2016 is a Magic: The Gathering Commander set in the Commander block, released November 11, 2016 with 351 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Commander 2016 card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

Best for

  • EDH builders and precon collectors
  • people completing or pricing Commander 2016 (351 cards, code c16)
  • singles buyers focused on Commander / Burgeoning

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 Commander 2016, the usual miss is pricing precon staples like they are sealed-chase mythics forever. Money still clusters around Commander / Burgeoning; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Commander 2016 (2016, Commander product) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code c16 before the art.

What to check first

First: which Commander deck/product the card is from. On Commander / Burgeoning, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Commander 2016 checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Commander 2016 in the latest synced snapshot is Burgeoning, with a Scryfall market estimate around $33.62. Other standout cards include Lurking Predators and Homeward Path.

  1. 1 #143
    Burgeoning

    Burgeoning

    rare

  2. 2 #156
    Lurking Predators

    Lurking Predators

    rare

  3. 3 #301
    Homeward Path

    Homeward Path

    rare

  4. 4 #84
    Chain of Vapor

    Chain of Vapor

    uncommon

  5. 5 #21
    Benefactor's Draught

    Benefactor's Draught

    rare

  6. 6 #98
    Swan Song

    Swan Song

    rare

Tips to finish the set

To complete Commander 2016 you'll need all 351 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 Commander 2016 cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

  1. 01

    Scan your Commander 2016 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 Burgeoning

  4. 04

    Save scanned cards to your Commander 2016 checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Commander 2016 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 Commander 2016 binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Commander 2016?

Commander 2016 contains 351 cards. It was released November 11, 2016.

02 What is the most valuable card in Commander 2016?

Burgeoning is currently the most valuable Commander 2016 card, trading around $33.62 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 Commander 2016 released?

Commander 2016 was released November 11, 2016 (2016) as a Magic: The Gathering Commander set.

04 How do I check Commander 2016 card prices?

Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Commander 2016 printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Commander 2016 price overview.

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