Alliances
199 cards · expansion set · released June 10, 1996
allDifficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$59.52
Market average
Top Card
Lake of the Dead
$122.03
Rarity Tier
Overview
Alliances is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Ice Age block, released June 10, 1996 with 199 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Alliances card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Alliances (199 cards, code all)
- singles buyers focused on Alliances / Lake
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 Alliances, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Alliances / Lake; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Alliances (1996, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code all before the art.
What to check first
First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Alliances / Lake, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Alliances checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Alliances right now is Lake of the Dead, with a market price around $122.03. Other standout cards include Force of Will and Dystopia.
Cards from Alliances
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Carrier Pigeons
Carrier Pigeons
Errand of Duty
Errand of Duty
Reinforcements
Arcane Denial
Library of Lat-Nam
Viscerid Armor
Insidious Bookworms
Stench of Decay
Enslaved Scout
Storm Shaman
Fyndhorn Druid
Taste of Paradise
Nature's Blessing
Lodestone Bauble
Soldevi Steam Beast
Storm Cauldron
Urza's Engine
Whirling Catapult
Balduvian Trading Post
Heart of Yavimaya
Kjeldoran Outpost
Lake of the Dead
School of the Unseen
Sheltered Valley
Soldevi Excavations
Thawing Glaciers
Tips to finish the set
To complete Alliances you'll need all 199 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 Alliances cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Alliances cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Lake of the Dead
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Alliances checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Alliances card and it identifies the exact printing, collector number, and current value instantly — no typing set codes or flipping through a price guide. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Alliances binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Alliances?
Alliances contains 199 cards. It was released June 10, 1996.
02What is the most valuable card in Alliances?
Lake of the Dead is currently the most valuable Alliances card, trading around $122.03 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Alliances released?
Alliances was released June 10, 1996 (1996) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04How do I check Alliances card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Alliances printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Alliances price overview.
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