Eighth Edition
708 cards · core set · released July 28, 2003
8edDifficulty
5/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$21.69
Market average
Top Card
Grave Pact
$42.24
Rarity Tier
Overview
Eighth Edition is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released July 28, 2003 with 708 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Eighth Edition card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Eighth Edition (708 cards, code 8ed)
- singles buyers focused on Eighth 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 Eighth Edition, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Eighth Edition / Grave Pact; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Eighth Edition (2003, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code 8ed before the art.
What to check first
First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Eighth Edition / Grave Pact, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Eighth Edition checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Eighth Edition right now is Grave Pact, with a market price around $42.24. Other standout cards include City of Brass and Coat of Arms.
Cards from Eighth Edition
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Angel of Mercy
Angel of Mercy
Angelic Page
Angelic Page
Master Decoy
Wall of Swords
Horned Turtle
Trade Routes
Gluttonous Zombie
Sever Soul
Goblin Glider
Rukh Egg
Elvish Lyrist
Natural Affinity
Defense Grid
City of Brass
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Eager Cadet
Vengeance
Giant Octopus
Sea Eagle
Vizzerdrix
Vizzerdrix
Enormous Baloth
Silverback Ape
Tips to finish the set
To complete Eighth Edition you'll need all 708 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 Eighth Edition cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Eighth 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 Eighth Edition checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Eighth 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 Eighth Edition binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Eighth Edition?
Eighth Edition contains 708 cards in the main set (711 including variants and special printings). It was released July 28, 2003.
02What is the most valuable card in Eighth Edition?
Grave Pact is currently the most valuable Eighth Edition card, trading around $42.24 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Eighth Edition released?
Eighth Edition was released July 28, 2003 (2003) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.
04How do I check Eighth Edition card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Eighth Edition printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Eighth Edition price overview.
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