1996 351 cards

Mirage

351 cards · expansion set · released October 8, 1996

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Difficulty: 4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $256.17; Market average
Top Card: Lion's Eye Diamond; $809.39
Rarity Tier: Very Rare

Overview

Mirage is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Mirage block, released October 8, 1996 with 351 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Mirage 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 Mirage (351 cards, code mir)
singles buyers focused on Mirage / Lion's Eye Diamond

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 Mirage, the usual miss is skipping authenticity on duals and early rares. Money still clusters around Mirage / Lion's Eye Diamond; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Mirage (1996, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code mir before the art.

What to check first

First: set symbol / copyright line before comps. On Mirage / Lion's Eye Diamond, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Mirage checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Mirage in the latest synced snapshot is Lion's Eye Diamond, with a Scryfall market estimate around $809.39. Other standout cards include Phyrexian Dreadnought and Shallow Grave.

Full Collection

Cards from Mirage

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Mirage you'll need all 351 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 Mirage cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Mirage 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 Mirage binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Mirage?

Mirage contains 351 cards in the main set (353 including variants and special printings). It was released October 8, 1996.

02 What is the most valuable card in Mirage?

Lion's Eye Diamond is currently the most valuable Mirage card, trading around $809.39 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 Mirage released?

Mirage was released October 8, 1996 (1996) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04 How do I check Mirage card prices?

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

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