Urza's Saga
350 cards · expansion set · released October 12, 1998
usgDifficulty
4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$557.84
Market average
Top Card
Gaea's Cradle
$1638.52
Rarity Tier
Overview
Urza's Saga is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Urza block, released October 12, 1998 with 350 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Urza's Saga card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Urza's Saga (350 cards, code usg)
- singles buyers focused on Urza's Saga / Gaea's Cradle
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 Urza's Saga, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Urza's Saga / Gaea's Cradle; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Urza's Saga (1998, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code usg before the art.
What to check first
First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Urza's Saga / Gaea's Cradle, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Urza's Saga checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Urza's Saga right now is Gaea's Cradle, with a market price around $1638.52. Other standout cards include Serra's Sanctum and Yawgmoth's Will.
Cards from Urza's Saga
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Absolute Grace
Absolute Law
Angelic Chorus
Angelic Page
Planar Birth
Waylay
Launch
Veiled Crocodile
Eastern Paladin
Sleeper Agent
Fault Line
Scald
Argothian Wurm
Hidden Herd
Chimeric Staff
Urza's Armor
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Urza's Saga you'll need all 350 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 Urza's Saga cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Urza's Saga cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Gaea's Cradle
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Urza's Saga checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Urza's Saga 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 Urza's Saga binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Urza's Saga?
Urza's Saga contains 350 cards in the main set (357 including variants and special printings). It was released October 12, 1998.
02What is the most valuable card in Urza's Saga?
Gaea's Cradle is currently the most valuable Urza's Saga card, trading around $1638.52 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Urza's Saga released?
Urza's Saga was released October 12, 1998 (1998) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04How do I check Urza's Saga card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Urza's Saga printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Urza's Saga price overview.
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