2020 397 cards

Core Set 2021

397 cards · core set · released July 3, 2020

m21
Difficulty
4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$38.39
Market average
Top Card
Terror of the Peaks
$54.32
Rarity Tier
Rare

Overview

Core Set 2021 is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released July 3, 2020 with 397 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Core Set 2021 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 Core Set 2021 (397 cards, code m21)
  • singles buyers focused on Core Set / Terror

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 Core Set 2021, the usual miss is week-one hype prices as permanent truth. Money still clusters around Core Set / Terror; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Core Set 2021 (2020, current Standard / premier) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code m21 before the art.

What to check first

First: treatment (borderless, showcase, extended) and number. On Core Set / Terror, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Core Set 2021 checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Core Set 2021 in the latest synced snapshot is Terror of the Peaks, with a Scryfall market estimate around $54.32. Other standout cards include Chromatic Orrery and Chromatic Orrery.

  1. 1 #369
    Terror of the Peaks

    Terror of the Peaks

    mythic

  2. 2 #382
    Chromatic Orrery

    Chromatic Orrery

    mythic

  3. 3 #228
    Chromatic Orrery

    Chromatic Orrery

    mythic

  4. 4 #278
    Rin and Seri, Inseparable

    Rin and Seri, Inseparable

    mythic

  5. 5 #164
    Terror of the Peaks

    Terror of the Peaks

    mythic

  6. 6 #315
    Grim Tutor

    Grim Tutor

    mythic

Tips to finish the set

To complete Core Set 2021 you'll need all 397 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 Core Set 2021 cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

  1. 01

    Scan your Core Set 2021 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 Terror of the Peaks

  4. 04

    Save scanned cards to your Core Set 2021 checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Core Set 2021 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 Core Set 2021 binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Core Set 2021?

Core Set 2021 contains 397 cards. It was released July 3, 2020.

02 What is the most valuable card in Core Set 2021?

Terror of the Peaks is currently the most valuable Core Set 2021 card, trading around $54.32 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 Core Set 2021 released?

Core Set 2021 was released July 3, 2020 (2020) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.

04 How do I check Core Set 2021 card prices?

Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Core Set 2021 printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Core Set 2021 price overview.

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