Rivals of Ixalan
205 cards · expansion set · released January 19, 2018
rixDifficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$9.95
Market average
Top Card
Polyraptor
$17.39
Rarity Tier
Overview
Rivals of Ixalan is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Ixalan block, released January 19, 2018 with 205 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Rivals of Ixalan 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 Rivals of Ixalan (205 cards, code rix)
- singles buyers focused on Rivals / Ixalan
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 Rivals of Ixalan, the usual miss is rotating format value without checking current legality. Money still clusters around Rivals / Ixalan; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Rivals of Ixalan (2018, 2010s Standard sets) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code rix before the art.
What to check first
First: format demand vs pure collectible demand. On Rivals / Ixalan, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Rivals of Ixalan checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Rivals of Ixalan right now is Polyraptor, with a market price around $17.39. Other standout cards include The Immortal Sun and Nezahal, Primal Tide.
Cards from Rivals of Ixalan
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Baffling End
Bishop of Binding
Blazing Hope
Cleansing Ray
Sanguine Glorifier
Crashing Tide
Sailor of Means
Canal Monitor
Mausoleum Harpy
Blood Sun
Needletooth Raptor
Tilonalli's Summoner
Jadelight Ranger
Wayward Swordtooth
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph
Golden Guardian // Gold-Forge Garrison
Swamp
Mountain
Forest
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
Vampire Champion
Vraska's Conquistador
Vraska's Scorn
Angrath, Minotaur Pirate
Angrath's Ambusher
Swab Goblin
Angrath's Fury
Cinder Barrens
Tips to finish the set
To complete Rivals of Ixalan you'll need all 205 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 Rivals of Ixalan cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Rivals of Ixalan cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Polyraptor
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Rivals of Ixalan checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Rivals of Ixalan 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 Rivals of Ixalan binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Rivals of Ixalan?
Rivals of Ixalan contains 205 cards. It was released January 19, 2018.
02What is the most valuable card in Rivals of Ixalan?
Polyraptor is currently the most valuable Rivals of Ixalan card, trading around $17.39 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Rivals of Ixalan released?
Rivals of Ixalan was released January 19, 2018 (2018) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04How do I check Rivals of Ixalan card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Rivals of Ixalan printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Rivals of Ixalan price overview.
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