2008 250 cards

Shards of Alara

250 cards · expansion set · released October 3, 2008

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Difficulty: 3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $14.14; Market average
Top Card: Tezzeret the Seeker; $36.42
Rarity Tier: Moderate

Overview

Shards of Alara is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Alara block, released October 3, 2008 with 250 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Shards of Alara 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 Shards of Alara (250 cards, code ala)
singles buyers focused on Shards / Alara

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 Shards of Alara, the usual miss is buying sealed EV stories instead of the actual chase list. Money still clusters around Shards / Alara; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Shards of Alara (2008, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ala before the art.

What to check first

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

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Shards of Alara in the latest synced snapshot is Tezzeret the Seeker, with a Scryfall market estimate around $36.42. Other standout cards include Ad Nauseam and Elspeth, Knight-Errant.

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Cards from Shards of Alara

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Shards of Alara you'll need all 250 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 Shards of Alara cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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Scan your Shards of Alara 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 Tezzeret the Seeker
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Save scanned cards to your Shards of Alara checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Shards of Alara 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 Shards of Alara binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Shards of Alara?

Shards of Alara contains 250 cards. It was released October 3, 2008.

02 What is the most valuable card in Shards of Alara?

Tezzeret the Seeker is currently the most valuable Shards of Alara card, trading around $36.42 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 Shards of Alara released?

Shards of Alara was released October 3, 2008 (2008) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04 How do I check Shards of Alara card prices?

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

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