Breaking News
80 cards · Masterpiece series · released April 19, 2024
otp - Difficulty
- 2/5 to complete
- Avg Card Value
- $17.21
- Market average
- Top Card
- Mana Drain
- $46.69
- Rarity Tier
- Moderate
Overview
Breaking News is a Magic: The Gathering Masterpiece series in the Outlaws of Thunder Junction block, released April 19, 2024 with 80 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Breaking News card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.
Best for
- collectors hunting specific frames and foils
- people completing or pricing Breaking News (80 cards, code otp)
- singles buyers focused on Breaking News / Mana Drain
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 Breaking News, the usual miss is assuming every mythic in a masters set holds sealed-product heat. Money still clusters around Breaking News / Mana Drain; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Breaking News (2024, supplemental / masters) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code otp before the art.
What to check first
First: foil premium vs nonfoil. On Breaking News / Mana Drain, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Breaking News checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Breaking News in the latest synced snapshot is Mana Drain, with a Scryfall market estimate around $46.69. Other standout cards include Contagion Engine and Reanimate.
Cards from Breaking News
Tap any card to see price history and details.
otp 28 of 80
Fell the Mighty
Fierce Retribution
Journey to Nowhere
Leyline Binding
Essence Capture
Imp's Mischief
Thoughtseize
Indomitable Creativity
Pest Infestation
Anguished Unmaking
Crime // Punishment
Endless Detour
Ionize
Siphon Insight
Void Rend
Unlicensed Hearse
Overwhelming Forces
Thoughtseize
Crackle with Power
Indomitable Creativity
Force of Vigor
Anguished Unmaking
Crime // Punishment
Fractured Identity
Oko, Thief of Crowns
Contagion Engine
Grindstone
Mindslaver
Tips to finish the set
To complete Breaking News you'll need all 80 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 Breaking News cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Breaking News cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Mana Drain
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Breaking News checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Breaking News 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 Breaking News binder.
Common questions
01 How many cards are in Breaking News?
Breaking News contains 80 cards. It was released April 19, 2024.
02 What is the most valuable card in Breaking News?
Mana Drain is currently the most valuable Breaking News card, trading around $46.69 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 Breaking News released?
Breaking News was released April 19, 2024 (2024) as a Magic: The Gathering Masterpiece series.
04 How do I check Breaking News card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Breaking News printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Breaking News price overview.
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