2009 269 cards

Zendikar

269 cards · expansion set · released October 2, 2009

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Difficulty: 3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $36.23; Market average
Top Card: Scalding Tarn; $45.21
Rarity Tier: Moderate

Overview

Zendikar is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Zendikar block, released October 2, 2009 with 269 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Zendikar 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 Zendikar (269 cards, code zen)
singles buyers focused on Zendikar / Scalding Tarn

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 Zendikar, the usual miss is ignoring foil vs nonfoil and special frames inside the same set code. Money still clusters around Zendikar / Scalding Tarn; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Zendikar (2009, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code zen before the art.

What to check first

First: foil treatment and collector number. On Zendikar / Scalding Tarn, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Zendikar checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Zendikar in the latest synced snapshot is Scalding Tarn, with a Scryfall market estimate around $45.21. Other standout cards include Misty Rainforest and Marsh Flats.

Full Collection

Cards from Zendikar

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Zendikar you'll need all 269 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 Zendikar cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Zendikar 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 Zendikar binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Zendikar?

Zendikar contains 269 cards. It was released October 2, 2009.

02 What is the most valuable card in Zendikar?

Scalding Tarn is currently the most valuable Zendikar card, trading around $45.21 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 Zendikar released?

Zendikar was released October 2, 2009 (2009) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04 How do I check Zendikar card prices?

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

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