Fifth Edition
454 cards · core set · released March 24, 1997
5edDifficulty
5/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$41.30
Market average
Top Card
Mana Vault
$97.25
Rarity Tier
Overview
Fifth Edition is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released March 24, 1997 with 454 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Fifth 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 Fifth Edition (454 cards, code 5ed)
- singles buyers focused on Fifth 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 Fifth Edition, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Fifth Edition / Mana Vault; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Fifth Edition (1997, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code 5ed before the art.
What to check first
First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Fifth Edition / Mana Vault, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Fifth Edition checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Fifth Edition right now is Mana Vault, with a market price around $97.25. Other standout cards include Necropotence and Sylvan Library.
Cards from Fifth Edition
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Abbey Gargoyles
Akron Legionnaire
Alabaster Potion
Angry Mob
Island Sanctuary
Anti-Magic Aura
Phantasmal Forces
Animate Dead
Leshrac's Rite
Zombie Master
Hurloon Minotaur
Stone Rain
Hurricane
Verduran Enchantress
Flying Carpet
Time Bomb
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Fifth Edition you'll need all 454 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 Fifth Edition cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Fifth 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 Fifth Edition checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Fifth 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 Fifth Edition binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Fifth Edition?
Fifth Edition contains 454 cards in the main set (460 including variants and special printings). It was released March 24, 1997.
02What is the most valuable card in Fifth Edition?
Mana Vault is currently the most valuable Fifth Edition card, trading around $97.25 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Fifth Edition released?
Fifth Edition was released March 24, 1997 (1997) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.
04How do I check Fifth Edition card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Fifth Edition printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Fifth Edition price overview.
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