1998 88 cards

Unglued

88 cards · Un-set · released August 11, 1998

ugl
Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$17.55
Market average
Top Card
Blacker Lotus
$24.85
Rarity Tier
Moderate

Overview

Unglued is a Magic: The Gathering Un-set, released August 11, 1998 with 88 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Unglued 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 Unglued (88 cards, code ugl)
  • singles buyers focused on Unglued / Blacker Lotus

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

What to check first

First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Unglued / Blacker Lotus, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Unglued checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Unglued in the latest synced snapshot is Blacker Lotus, with a Scryfall market estimate around $24.85. Other standout cards include B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster) and B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster).

  1. 1 #70
    Blacker Lotus

    Blacker Lotus

    rare

  2. 2 #29
    B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster)

    B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster)

    rare

  3. 3 #28
    B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster)

    B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster)

    rare

  4. 4 #69
    Ashnod's Coupon

    Ashnod's Coupon

    rare

  5. 5 #85
    Island

    Island

    common

  6. 6 #86
    Swamp

    Swamp

    common

Tips to finish the set

To complete Unglued you'll need all 88 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 Unglued cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

  1. 01

    Scan your Unglued 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 Blacker Lotus

  4. 04

    Save scanned cards to your Unglued checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Unglued 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 Unglued binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Unglued?

Unglued contains 88 cards. It was released August 11, 1998.

02 What is the most valuable card in Unglued?

Blacker Lotus is currently the most valuable Unglued card, trading around $24.85 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 Unglued released?

Unglued was released August 11, 1998 (1998) as a Magic: The Gathering Un-set.

04 How do I check Unglued card prices?

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

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