2011 249 cards

Magic 2012

249 cards · core set · released July 15, 2011

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Difficulty: 3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $12.73; Market average
Top Card: Grand Abolisher; $18.55
Rarity Tier: Moderate

Overview

Magic 2012 is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released July 15, 2011 with 249 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Magic 2012 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 Magic 2012 (249 cards, code m12)
singles buyers focused on Grand Abolisher / Scryfall

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 Magic 2012, the usual miss is buying sealed EV stories instead of the actual chase list. Money still clusters around Grand Abolisher / Scryfall; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Magic 2012 (2011, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code m12 before the art.

What to check first

First: whether the card is standard-legal chase or eternal only. On Grand Abolisher / Scryfall, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Magic 2012 checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Magic 2012 in the latest synced snapshot is Grand Abolisher, with a Scryfall market estimate around $18.55. Other standout cards include Sundial of the Infinite and Birds of Paradise.

Full Collection

Cards from Magic 2012

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Magic 2012 you'll need all 249 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 Magic 2012 cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01
Scan your Magic 2012 cards with Tappr to identify every printing
02
Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils
03
Prioritize chase cards like Grand Abolisher
04
Save scanned cards to your Magic 2012 checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Magic 2012 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 Magic 2012 binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Magic 2012?

Magic 2012 contains 249 cards. It was released July 15, 2011.

02 What is the most valuable card in Magic 2012?

Grand Abolisher is currently the most valuable Magic 2012 card, trading around $18.55 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 Magic 2012 released?

Magic 2012 was released July 15, 2011 (2011) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.

04 How do I check Magic 2012 card prices?

Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Magic 2012 printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Magic 2012 price overview.

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