Mirage
351 cards · expansion set · released October 8, 1996
mirDifficulty
4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$257.35
Market average
Top Card
Lion's Eye Diamond
$800.16
Rarity Tier
Overview
Mirage is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Mirage block, released October 8, 1996 with 351 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Mirage card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Mirage (351 cards, code mir)
- singles buyers focused on Mirage / Lion's Eye Diamond
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 Mirage, the usual miss is skipping authenticity on duals and early rares. Money still clusters around Mirage / Lion's Eye Diamond; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Mirage (1996, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code mir before the art.
What to check first
First: set symbol / copyright line before comps. On Mirage / Lion's Eye Diamond, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Mirage checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Mirage right now is Lion's Eye Diamond, with a market price around $800.16. Other standout cards include Phyrexian Dreadnought and Shallow Grave.
Cards from Mirage
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Afterlife
Alarum
Auspicious Ancestor
Benevolent Unicorn
Null Chamber
Cerulean Wyvern
Polymorph
Bone Harvest
Phyrexian Tribute
Builder's Bane
Kaervek's Torch
Cycle of Life
Roots of Life
Energy Bolt
Warping Wurm
Patagia Golem
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Mirage you'll need all 351 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 Mirage cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Mirage cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Lion's Eye Diamond
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Mirage checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Mirage 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 Mirage binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Mirage?
Mirage contains 351 cards in the main set (353 including variants and special printings). It was released October 8, 1996.
02What is the most valuable card in Mirage?
Lion's Eye Diamond is currently the most valuable Mirage card, trading around $800.16 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Mirage released?
Mirage was released October 8, 1996 (1996) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04How do I check Mirage card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Mirage printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Mirage price overview.
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