1998 350 cards

Urza's Saga

350 cards · expansion set · released October 12, 1998

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Difficulty: 4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $558.03; Market average
Top Card: Gaea's Cradle; $1630.77
Rarity Tier: Very Rare

Overview

Urza's Saga is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Urza block, released October 12, 1998 with 350 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Urza's Saga card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

Best for

collectors who already know edition premiums
people completing or pricing Urza's Saga (350 cards, code usg)
singles buyers focused on Urza's Saga / Gaea's Cradle

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 Urza's Saga, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Urza's Saga / Gaea's Cradle; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Urza's Saga (1998, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code usg before the art.

What to check first

First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Urza's Saga / Gaea's Cradle, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Urza's Saga checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Urza's Saga in the latest synced snapshot is Gaea's Cradle, with a Scryfall market estimate around $1630.77. Other standout cards include Serra's Sanctum and Yawgmoth's Will.

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Urza's Saga you'll need all 350 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 Urza's Saga cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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Scan your Urza's Saga 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 Gaea's Cradle
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Save scanned cards to your Urza's Saga checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Urza's Saga 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 Urza's Saga binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Urza's Saga?

Urza's Saga contains 350 cards in the main set (357 including variants and special printings). It was released October 12, 1998.

02 What is the most valuable card in Urza's Saga?

Gaea's Cradle is currently the most valuable Urza's Saga card, trading around $1630.77 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 Urza's Saga released?

Urza's Saga was released October 12, 1998 (1998) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04 How do I check Urza's Saga card prices?

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

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