Breaking News
80 cards · Masterpiece series · released April 19, 2024
otpDifficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$19.35
Market average
Top Card
Mana Drain
$55.18
Rarity Tier
Overview
Breaking News is a Magic: The Gathering Masterpiece series in the Outlaws of Thunder Junction block, released April 19, 2024 with 80 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Breaking News card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors hunting specific frames and foils
- people completing or pricing Breaking News (80 cards, code otp)
- singles buyers focused on Breaking News / Mana Drain
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 Breaking News, the usual miss is assuming every mythic in a masters set holds sealed-product heat. Money still clusters around Breaking News / Mana Drain; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Breaking News (2024, supplemental / masters) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code otp before the art.
What to check first
First: foil premium vs nonfoil. On Breaking News / Mana Drain, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Breaking News checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Breaking News right now is Mana Drain, with a market price around $55.18. Other standout cards include Contagion Engine and Reanimate.
Cards from Breaking News
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Fell the Mighty
Fierce Retribution
Journey to Nowhere
Leyline Binding
Essence Capture
Imp's Mischief
Thoughtseize
Indomitable Creativity
Pest Infestation
Anguished Unmaking
Crime // Punishment
Endless Detour
Ionize
Siphon Insight
Void Rend
Unlicensed Hearse
Overwhelming Forces
Thoughtseize
Crackle with Power
Indomitable Creativity
Force of Vigor
Anguished Unmaking
Crime // Punishment
Fractured Identity
Oko, Thief of Crowns
Contagion Engine
Grindstone
Mindslaver
Tips to finish the set
To complete Breaking News you'll need all 80 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 Breaking News cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Breaking News cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Mana Drain
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Breaking News checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Breaking News 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 Breaking News binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Breaking News?
Breaking News contains 80 cards. It was released April 19, 2024.
02What is the most valuable card in Breaking News?
Mana Drain is currently the most valuable Breaking News card, trading around $55.18 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Breaking News released?
Breaking News was released April 19, 2024 (2024) as a Magic: The Gathering Masterpiece series.
04How do I check Breaking News card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Breaking News printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Breaking News price overview.
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