1998 165 cards

Portal Second Age

165 cards · starter set · released June 24, 1998

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Difficulty: 3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $40.49; Market average
Top Card: Piracy; $70.34
Rarity Tier: Rare

Overview

Portal Second Age is a Magic: The Gathering starter set in the Portal block, released June 24, 1998 with 165 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Portal Second Age 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 Portal Second Age (165 cards, code p02)
singles buyers focused on Portal Second Age / Piracy

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 Portal Second Age, the usual miss is skipping authenticity on duals and early rares. Money still clusters around Portal Second Age / Piracy; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Portal Second Age (1998, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code p02 before the art.

What to check first

First: set symbol / copyright line before comps. On Portal Second Age / Piracy, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Portal Second Age checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Portal Second Age in the latest synced snapshot is Piracy, with a Scryfall market estimate around $70.34. Other standout cards include Norwood Priestess and Armageddon.

Full Collection

Cards from Portal Second Age

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Portal Second Age you'll need all 165 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 Portal Second Age cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01
Scan your Portal Second Age 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 Piracy
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Save scanned cards to your Portal Second Age checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Portal Second Age 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 Portal Second Age binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Portal Second Age?

Portal Second Age contains 165 cards. It was released June 24, 1998.

02 What is the most valuable card in Portal Second Age?

Piracy is currently the most valuable Portal Second Age card, trading around $70.34 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 Portal Second Age released?

Portal Second Age was released June 24, 1998 (1998) as a Magic: The Gathering starter set.

04 How do I check Portal Second Age card prices?

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

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