Foundations
771 cards · core set · released November 15, 2024
fdnDifficulty
5/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$37.82
Market average
Top Card
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
$42.61
Rarity Tier
Overview
Foundations is a Magic: The Gathering core set in the Core Set block, released November 15, 2024 with 771 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Foundations card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- players opening current product and singles buyers
- people completing or pricing Foundations (771 cards, code fdn)
- singles buyers focused on Foundations / Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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 Foundations, the usual miss is week-one hype prices as permanent truth. Money still clusters around Foundations / Bloodthirsty Conqueror; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Foundations (2024, current Standard / premier) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code fdn before the art.
What to check first
First: treatment (borderless, showcase, extended) and number. On Foundations / Bloodthirsty Conqueror, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Foundations checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Foundations right now is Bloodthirsty Conqueror, with a market price around $42.61. Other standout cards include Bloodthirsty Conqueror and Twinflame Tyrant.
Cards from Foundations
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Sire of Seven Deaths
Arahbo, the First Fang
Armasaur Guide
Cat Collector
Infernal Vessel
Koma, World-Eater
Painful Quandary
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Celestial Armor
Leyline Axe
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Undying Malice
Chart a Course
Primeval Bounty
Temple of Mystery
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Firespitter Whelp
Kargan Dragonrider
Shivan Dragon
Terror of Mount Velus
Pelakka Wurm
Primal Might
Springbloom Druid
Surrak, the Hunt Caller
Vizier of the Menagerie
Diamond Mare
Cryptic Caves
Tips to finish the set
To complete Foundations you'll need all 771 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 Foundations cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Foundations cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Bloodthirsty Conqueror
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Foundations checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Foundations 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 Foundations binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Foundations?
Foundations contains 771 cards. It was released November 15, 2024.
02What is the most valuable card in Foundations?
Bloodthirsty Conqueror is currently the most valuable Foundations card, trading around $42.61 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Foundations released?
Foundations was released November 15, 2024 (2024) as a Magic: The Gathering core set.
04How do I check Foundations card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Foundations printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Foundations price overview.
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