Shards of Alara
250 cards · expansion set · released October 3, 2008
alaDifficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$13.97
Market average
Top Card
Tezzeret the Seeker
$35.06
Rarity Tier
Overview
Shards of Alara is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Alara block, released October 3, 2008 with 250 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Shards of Alara card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- Modern/Pioneer players and set completionists
- people completing or pricing Shards of Alara (250 cards, code ala)
- singles buyers focused on Shards / Alara
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 Shards of Alara, the usual miss is buying sealed EV stories instead of the actual chase list. Money still clusters around Shards / Alara; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Shards of Alara (2008, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ala before the art.
What to check first
First: whether the card is standard-legal chase or eternal only. On Shards / Alara, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Shards of Alara checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Shards of Alara right now is Tezzeret the Seeker, with a market price around $35.06. Other standout cards include Ad Nauseam and Elspeth, Knight-Errant.
Cards from Shards of Alara
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Akrasan Squire
Angel's Herald
Angelic Benediction
Angelsong
Rockcaster Platoon
Etherium Astrolabe
Steelclad Serpent
Glaze Fiend
Caldera Hellion
Scourge Devil
Feral Hydra
Soul's Might
Esper Charm
Rafiq of the Many
Tidehollow Strix
Bant Panorama
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Rafiq of the Many
Tips to finish the set
To complete Shards of Alara you'll need all 250 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 Shards of Alara cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Shards of Alara cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Tezzeret the Seeker
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Shards of Alara checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Shards of Alara 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 Shards of Alara binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Shards of Alara?
Shards of Alara contains 250 cards. It was released October 3, 2008.
02What is the most valuable card in Shards of Alara?
Tezzeret the Seeker is currently the most valuable Shards of Alara card, trading around $35.06 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Shards of Alara released?
Shards of Alara was released October 3, 2008 (2008) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04How do I check Shards of Alara card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Shards of Alara printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Shards of Alara price overview.
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