Stronghold
143 cards · expansion set · released March 2, 1998
sthDifficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$328.06
Market average
Top Card
Mox Diamond
$1145.44
Rarity Tier
Overview
Stronghold is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Tempest block, released March 2, 1998 with 143 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Stronghold card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Stronghold (143 cards, code sth)
- singles buyers focused on Stronghold / Mox Diamond
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 Stronghold, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Stronghold / Mox Diamond; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Stronghold (1998, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code sth before the art.
What to check first
First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Stronghold / Mox Diamond, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Stronghold checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Stronghold right now is Mox Diamond, with a market price around $1145.44. Other standout cards include Sliver Queen and Volrath's Stronghold.
Cards from Stronghold
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Bandage
Calming Licid
Change of Heart
Contemplation
Shaman en-Kor
Youthful Knight
Intruder Alarm
Spindrift Drake
Corrupting Licid
Mindwarper
Torment
Flowstone Blade
Mogg Infestation
Carnassid
Primal Rage
Tempting Licid
Bullwhip
Ensnaring Bridge
Heartstone
Horn of Greed
Hornet Cannon
Jinxed Ring
Mox Diamond
Portcullis
Shifting Wall
Sword of the Chosen
Volrath's Laboratory
Volrath's Stronghold
Tips to finish the set
To complete Stronghold you'll need all 143 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 Stronghold cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Stronghold cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Mox Diamond
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Stronghold checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Stronghold 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 Stronghold binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Stronghold?
Stronghold contains 143 cards. It was released March 2, 1998.
02What is the most valuable card in Stronghold?
Mox Diamond is currently the most valuable Stronghold card, trading around $1145.44 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Stronghold released?
Stronghold was released March 2, 1998 (1998) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04How do I check Stronghold card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Stronghold printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Stronghold price overview.
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