Starter 1999
173 cards · starter set · released July 1, 1999
s99Difficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$45.31
Market average
Top Card
Grim Tutor
$108.15
Rarity Tier
Overview
Starter 1999 is a Magic: The Gathering starter set, released July 1, 1999 with 173 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Starter 1999 card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Starter 1999 (173 cards, code s99)
- singles buyers focused on Starter / Grim Tutor
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 Starter 1999, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Starter / Grim Tutor; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Starter 1999 (1999, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code s99 before the art.
What to check first
First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Starter / Grim Tutor, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Starter 1999 checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Starter 1999 right now is Grim Tutor, with a market price around $108.15. Other standout cards include Piracy and Time Warp.
Cards from Starter 1999
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Angel of Light
Angel of Mercy
Angelic Blessing
Archangel
Foot Soldiers
Vengeance
Man-o'-War
Storm Crow
Bog Imp
Feral Shadow
Soul Feast
Goblin Glider
Raging Goblin
Bull Hippo
Norwood Ranger
Whirlwind
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Starter 1999 you'll need all 173 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 Starter 1999 cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Starter 1999 cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Grim Tutor
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Starter 1999 checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Starter 1999 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 Starter 1999 binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Starter 1999?
Starter 1999 contains 173 cards. It was released July 1, 1999.
02What is the most valuable card in Starter 1999?
Grim Tutor is currently the most valuable Starter 1999 card, trading around $108.15 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Starter 1999 released?
Starter 1999 was released July 1, 1999 (1999) as a Magic: The Gathering starter set.
04How do I check Starter 1999 card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Starter 1999 printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Starter 1999 price overview.
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