Theros
249 cards · expansion set · released September 27, 2013
Difficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$22.87
Market average
Top Card
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
$51.92
Rarity Tier
Overview
Theros is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Theros block, released September 27, 2013 with 249 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Theros card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- Modern/Pioneer players and set completionists
- people completing or pricing Theros (249 cards, code ths)
- singles buyers focused on Nykthos, Shrine / Purphoros, God
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 Theros, the usual miss is buying sealed EV stories instead of the actual chase list. Money still clusters around Nykthos, Shrine / Purphoros, God; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Theros (2013, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ths before the art.
What to check first
First: whether the card is standard-legal chase or eternal only. On Nykthos, Shrine / Purphoros, God, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Theros checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Theros right now is Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx, with a market price around $51.92. Other standout cards include Purphoros, God of the Forge and Erebos, God of the Dead.
Cards from Theros
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Battlewise Valor
Cavalry Pegasus
Celestial Archon
Chained to the Rocks
Leonin Snarecaster
Benthic Giant
Prescient Chimera
Asphodel Wanderer
Loathsome Catoblepas
Arena Athlete
Minotaur Skullcleaver
Agent of Horizons
Nylea, God of the Hunt
Warriors' Lesson
Sentry of the Underworld
Pyxis of Pandemonium
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Theros you'll need all 249 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 Theros cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Theros cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Theros checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Theros 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 Theros binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Theros?
Theros contains 249 cards. It was released September 27, 2013.
02What is the most valuable card in Theros?
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx is currently the most valuable Theros card, trading around $51.92 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Theros released?
Theros was released September 27, 2013 (2013) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04How do I check Theros card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Theros printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Theros price overview.
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