Foundations
771 cards · core set · released November 15, 2024
fdn - Difficulty
- 5/5 to complete
- Avg Card Value
- $39.68
- Market average
- Top Card
- Bloodthirsty Conqueror
- $43.85
- Rarity Tier
- Moderate
Overview
Foundations is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released November 15, 2024 with 771 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Foundations card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.
Best for
- players opening current product and singles buyers
- people completing or pricing Foundations (771 cards, code fdn)
- singles buyers focused on Foundations / Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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 Foundations, the usual miss is week-one hype prices as permanent truth. Money still clusters around Foundations / Bloodthirsty Conqueror; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Foundations (2024, current Standard / premier) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code fdn before the art.
What to check first
First: treatment (borderless, showcase, extended) and number. On Foundations / Bloodthirsty Conqueror, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Foundations checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Foundations in the latest synced snapshot is Bloodthirsty Conqueror, with a Scryfall market estimate around $43.85. Other standout cards include Bloodthirsty Conqueror and Twinflame Tyrant.
Cards from Foundations
Tap any card to see price history and details.
fdn 28 of 771
Sire of Seven Deaths
Arahbo, the First Fang
Armasaur Guide
Cat Collector
Infernal Vessel
Koma, World-Eater
Painful Quandary
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Celestial Armor
Leyline Axe
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Undying Malice
Chart a Course
Primeval Bounty
Temple of Mystery
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Firespitter Whelp
Kargan Dragonrider
Shivan Dragon
Terror of Mount Velus
Pelakka Wurm
Primal Might
Springbloom Druid
Surrak, the Hunt Caller
Vizier of the Menagerie
Diamond Mare
Cryptic Caves
Tips to finish the set
To complete Foundations you'll need all 771 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 Foundations cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Foundations cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Bloodthirsty Conqueror
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Foundations checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Foundations 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 Foundations binder.
Common questions
01 How many cards are in Foundations?
Foundations contains 771 cards. It was released November 15, 2024.
02 What is the most valuable card in Foundations?
Bloodthirsty Conqueror is currently the most valuable Foundations card, trading around $43.85 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 Foundations released?
Foundations was released November 15, 2024 (2024) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.
04 How do I check Foundations card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Foundations printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Foundations price overview.
Related Searches
You might also like
Ready to scan your collection?
Get Tappr free. Identify any Magic: The Gathering card and see what it is worth in seconds.
No credit card. No signup. Just scan.
Scan to download
Point your phone camera at a code
- Free on iOS & Android
- No account required