2016187 cards

Oath of the Gatewatch

187 cards · expansion set · released January 22, 2016

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Difficulty

3/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

$4.56

Market average

Top Card

Kozilek, the Great Distortion

$6.35

Rarity Tier

Common

Overview

Oath of the Gatewatch is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Battle for Zendikar block, released January 22, 2016 with 187 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Oath of the Gatewatch card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.

Best for

  • players tracking rotating and eternal demand together
  • people completing or pricing Oath of the Gatewatch (187 cards, code ogw)
  • singles buyers focused on Oath / Gatewatch

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 Oath of the Gatewatch, the usual miss is rotating format value without checking current legality. Money still clusters around Oath / Gatewatch; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Oath of the Gatewatch (2016, 2010s Standard sets) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ogw before the art.

What to check first

First: format demand vs pure collectible demand. On Oath / Gatewatch, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Oath of the Gatewatch checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Oath of the Gatewatch right now is Kozilek, the Great Distortion, with a market price around $6.35. Other standout cards include Thought-Knot Seer and Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet.

Tips to finish the set

To complete Oath of the Gatewatch you'll need all 187 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 Oath of the Gatewatch cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

  1. 01

    Scan your Oath of the Gatewatch cards with Tappr to identify every printing

  2. 02

    Check the live market price for each card, including foils

  3. 03

    Prioritize chase cards like Kozilek, the Great Distortion

  4. 04

    Save scanned cards to your Oath of the Gatewatch checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Oath of the Gatewatch 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 Oath of the Gatewatch binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01How many cards are in Oath of the Gatewatch?

Oath of the Gatewatch contains 187 cards. It was released January 22, 2016.

02What is the most valuable card in Oath of the Gatewatch?

Kozilek, the Great Distortion is currently the most valuable Oath of the Gatewatch card, trading around $6.35 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.

03When was Oath of the Gatewatch released?

Oath of the Gatewatch was released January 22, 2016 (2016) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04How do I check Oath of the Gatewatch card prices?

Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Oath of the Gatewatch printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Oath of the Gatewatch price overview.

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