Planechase
169 cards · Planechase set · released September 4, 2009
hopDifficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$26.43
Market average
Top Card
Darksteel Forge
$43.28
Rarity Tier
Overview
Planechase is a Magic: The Gathering Planechase set, released September 4, 2009 with 169 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Planechase card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- Modern/Pioneer players and set completionists
- people completing or pricing Planechase (169 cards, code hop)
- singles buyers focused on Planechase / Darksteel Forge
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 Planechase, the usual miss is ignoring foil vs nonfoil and special frames inside the same set code. Money still clusters around Planechase / Darksteel Forge; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Planechase (2009, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code hop before the art.
What to check first
First: foil treatment and collector number. On Planechase / Darksteel Forge, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Planechase checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Planechase right now is Darksteel Forge, with a market price around $43.28. Other standout cards include Cabal Coffers and Grave Pact.
Cards from Planechase
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Akroma's Vengeance
Congregate
Kor Sanctifiers
Oblivion Ring
Ascendant Evincar
Gravedigger
Shepherd of Rot
Cone of Flame
Rolling Thunder
Rampant Growth
Fires of Yavimaya
Boros Guildmage
Darksteel Forge
Pentavus
Gruul Turf
Plains
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Planechase you'll need all 169 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 Planechase cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Planechase cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Darksteel Forge
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Planechase checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Planechase 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 Planechase binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Planechase?
Planechase contains 169 cards. It was released September 4, 2009.
02What is the most valuable card in Planechase?
Darksteel Forge is currently the most valuable Planechase card, trading around $43.28 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Planechase released?
Planechase was released September 4, 2009 (2009) as a Magic: The Gathering Planechase set.
04How do I check Planechase card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Planechase printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Planechase price overview.
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