Ninth Edition
710 cards · core set · released July 29, 2005
9edDifficulty
5/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$27.04
Market average
Top Card
Grave Pact
$34.86
Rarity Tier
Overview
Ninth Edition is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released July 29, 2005 with 710 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Ninth Edition card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- Modern/Pioneer players and set completionists
- people completing or pricing Ninth Edition (710 cards, code 9ed)
- singles buyers focused on Ninth Edition / Grave Pact
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 Ninth Edition, the usual miss is ignoring foil vs nonfoil and special frames inside the same set code. Money still clusters around Ninth Edition / Grave Pact; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Ninth Edition (2005, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code 9ed before the art.
What to check first
First: foil treatment and collector number. On Ninth Edition / Grave Pact, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Ninth Edition checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Ninth Edition right now is Grave Pact, with a market price around $34.86. Other standout cards include Biorhythm and Elvish Champion.
Cards from Ninth Edition
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Angel of Mercy
Angel of Mercy
Angelic Blessing
Angelic Blessing
Mending Hands
Wrath of God
Levitation
Treasure Trove
Gravedigger
Slay
Goblin Brigand
Seething Song
Giant Growth
Seedborn Muse
Dragon's Claw
Quicksand
Forest
Forest
Eager Cadet
Spined Wurm
Vengeance
Coral Eel
Giant Octopus
Index
Vizzerdrix
Vizzerdrix
Goblin Raider
Enormous Baloth
Tips to finish the set
To complete Ninth Edition you'll need all 710 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 Ninth Edition cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Ninth Edition cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Grave Pact
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Ninth Edition checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Ninth Edition 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 Ninth Edition binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Ninth Edition?
Ninth Edition contains 710 cards. It was released July 29, 2005.
02What is the most valuable card in Ninth Edition?
Grave Pact is currently the most valuable Ninth Edition card, trading around $34.86 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Ninth Edition released?
Ninth Edition was released July 29, 2005 (2005) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.
04How do I check Ninth Edition card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Ninth Edition printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Ninth Edition price overview.
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