Fourth Edition
378 cards · core set · released April 1, 1995
4edDifficulty
4/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$36.60
Market average
Top Card
Mana Vault
$87.31
Rarity Tier
Overview
Fourth Edition is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released April 1, 1995 with 378 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Fourth Edition card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Fourth Edition (378 cards, code 4ed)
- singles buyers focused on Fourth Edition / Mana Vault
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 Fourth Edition, the usual miss is skipping authenticity on duals and early rares. Money still clusters around Fourth Edition / Mana Vault; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Fourth Edition (1995, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code 4ed before the art.
What to check first
First: set symbol / copyright line before comps. On Fourth Edition / Mana Vault, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Fourth Edition checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Fourth Edition right now is Mana Vault, with a market price around $87.31. Other standout cards include Sylvan Library and Land Tax.
Cards from Fourth Edition
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Alabaster Potion
Amrou Kithkin
Angry Mob
Animate Wall
Kismet
Apprentice Wizard
Phantasmal Terrain
Zephyr Falcon
Lord of the Pit
Word of Binding
Gray Ogre
Uthden Troll
Ley Druid
Wall of Ice
Crystal Rod
Obsianus Golem
Island
Island
Island
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Fourth Edition you'll need all 378 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 Fourth Edition cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Fourth Edition cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Mana Vault
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Fourth Edition checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Fourth Edition 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 Fourth Edition binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Fourth Edition?
Fourth Edition contains 378 cards in the main set (380 including variants and special printings). It was released April 1, 1995.
02What is the most valuable card in Fourth Edition?
Mana Vault is currently the most valuable Fourth Edition card, trading around $87.31 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Fourth Edition released?
Fourth Edition was released April 1, 1995 (1995) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.
04How do I check Fourth Edition card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Fourth Edition printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Fourth Edition price overview.
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