Guru
5 cards · promotional set · released July 12, 1999
pgruDifficulty
1/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$820.09
Market average
Top Card
Island
$1399.89
Rarity Tier
Overview
Guru is a Magic: The Gathering promotional set, released July 12, 1999 with 5 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Guru card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors hunting specific frames and foils
- people completing or pricing Guru (5 cards, code pgru)
- singles buyers focused on Guru / Island
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 Guru, the usual miss is assuming every mythic in a masters set holds sealed-product heat. Money still clusters around Guru / Island; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Guru (1999, supplemental / masters) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code pgru before the art.
What to check first
First: foil premium vs nonfoil. On Guru / Island, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Guru checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Guru right now is Island, with a market price around $1399.89. Other standout cards include Forest and Swamp.
Cards from Guru
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Tips to finish the set
To complete Guru you'll need all 5 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 Guru cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Guru cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Island
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Guru checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Guru 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 Guru binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Guru?
Guru contains 5 cards. It was released July 12, 1999.
02What is the most valuable card in Guru?
Island is currently the most valuable Guru card, trading around $1399.89 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Guru released?
Guru was released July 12, 1999 (1999) as a Magic: The Gathering promotional set.
04How do I check Guru card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Guru printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Guru price overview.
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