Magic: The Gathering - Beta Cards
In October 1993, just two months after the release of Alpha, Magic: The Gathering Beta arrived, solidifying the game’s growing legacy and expanding its reach to a rapidly growing audience. Designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, Beta wasn’t just a reprint—it refined the Alpha experience with minor corrections and additional cards, making it a significant milestone in Magic’s history.
Beta Magic cards retained the iconic black borders and featured the same groundbreaking gameplay mechanics that had captivated players. With powerful rares like Black Lotus, Mox Sapphire, and Time Walk, Beta quickly became one of the most sought-after sets in the game’s history. While still limited in print, the Beta set increased availability, allowing more players to experience the magic firsthand.
If you’re a collector looking to buy or sell Magic cards, Beta is a highly valuable set that stands out for its rarity and historical importance. Additionally, for comic enthusiasts, many collectors also sell comic books alongside their Magic collections, making it a perfect opportunity to explore both hobbies.
To this day, Magic: The Gathering Beta is considered a treasure trove for collectors and players alike. Its cards not only represent an early chapter of Magic’s evolution but have become legendary for their rarity, power, and connection to the game’s origins.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a new player exploring the past, Magic: The Gathering Beta is a timeless piece of gaming history that continues to inspire and captivate.
Plains
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Plains |
Land |
White |
1 |
Common |
$15 |
Island
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Island |
Land |
Blue |
2 |
Common |
$25 |
Swamp
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Swamp |
Land |
Black |
3 |
Common |
$20 |
Mountain
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Mountain |
Land |
Red |
4 |
Common |
$15 |
Forest
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Forest |
Land |
Green |
5 |
Common |
$15 |
Mox Pearl
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Mox Pearl |
Artifact |
None |
6 |
Rare |
$3 000 |
Mox Sapphire
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Mox Sapphire |
Artifact |
Blue |
7 |
Rare |
$3 000 |
Mox Jet
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Mox Jet |
Artifact |
Black |
8 |
Rare |
$3 000 |
Mox Ruby
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Mox Ruby |
Artifact |
Red |
9 |
Rare |
$3 000 |
Mox Emerald
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Mox Emerald |
Artifact |
Green |
10 |
Rare |
$5 000 |
Black Lotus
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Black Lotus |
Artifact |
None |
11 |
Rare |
$50 000 |
Ancestral Recall
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Ancestral Recall |
Sorcery |
Blue |
12 |
Rare |
$7 000 |
Time Walk
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Time Walk |
Sorcery |
Blue |
13 |
Rare |
$2 300 |
Lightning Bolt
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Lightning Bolt |
Instant |
Red |
14 |
Uncommon |
$350 |
Swords to Plowshares
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Swords to Plowshares |
Instant |
White |
15 |
Uncommon |
$500 |
Counterspell
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Counterspell |
Instant |
Blue |
16 |
Uncommon |
$400 |
Dark Ritual
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Dark Ritual |
Instant |
Black |
17 |
Uncommon |
$100 |
Channel
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Channel |
Sorcery |
Green |
18 |
Rare |
$85 |
Fireball
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Fireball |
Sorcery |
Red |
19 |
Uncommon |
$30 |
Giant Growth
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Giant Growth |
Sorcery |
Green |
20 |
Common |
$15 |
Terror
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Terror |
Sorcery |
Black |
21 |
Uncommon |
$25 |
Disenchant
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Disenchant |
Sorcery |
White |
22 |
Uncommon |
$50 |
Regrowth
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beta |
Regrowth |
Sorcery |
Green |
23 |
Uncommon |
$85 |
Healing Salve
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Healing Salve |
Sorcery |
White |
24 |
Common |
$5 |
Clone
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Clone |
Creature |
Blue |
25 |
Rare |
$40 |
Shivan Dragon
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Shivan Dragon |
Creature |
Red |
26 |
Rare |
$1 000 |
Ironclaw Orcs
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Ironclaw Orcs |
Creature |
Black |
28 |
Uncommon |
$5 |
Hill Giant
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Hill Giant |
Creature |
Green |
29 |
Common |
$4 |
White Knight
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
White Knight |
Creature |
White |
31 |
Uncommon |
$150 |
Black Knight
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Black Knight |
Creature |
Black |
32 |
Uncommon |
$100 |
Giant Spider
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Giant Spider |
Creature |
Green |
35 |
Common |
$5 |
Hypnotic Specter
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Hypnotic Specter |
Creature |
Black |
37 |
Uncommon |
$225 |
War Mammoth
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
War Mammoth |
Creature |
Green |
40 |
Uncommon |
$4 |
Wall of Fire
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Wall of Fire |
Creature |
Red |
44 |
Uncommon |
$15 |
Wall of Air
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Wall of Air |
Creature |
Blue |
45 |
Uncommon |
$15 |
Wall of Water
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Wall of Water |
Creature |
Blue |
46 |
Uncommon |
$10 |
Wall of Stone
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Wall of Stone |
Creature |
White |
47 |
Uncommon |
$20 |
Wall of Ice
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Wall of Ice |
Creature |
Blue |
48 |
Uncommon |
$15 |
Sedge Troll
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Sedge Troll |
Creature |
Red |
49 |
Rare |
$700 |
Wall of Brambles
| Set Name | Name | Type | Color | Number | Rarity | Pay up to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beta |
Wall of Brambles |
Creature |
Green |
50 |
Rare |
$12 |
Common questions about Beta Magic Cards
What is Magic: The Gathering Beta?
Magic: The Gathering Beta is the second print run of the game, released in October 1993, shortly after the Alpha set. It includes the same cards as Alpha but with minor corrections and increased availability. Beta cards feature black borders and are highly prized by collectors for their historical significance.
How is Beta different from Alpha?
Beta is almost identical to Alpha but includes some important updates. The most notable differences are corrected card text, a slightly larger print run (about 7,800 rare cards compared to Alpha’s 1,100), and more consistent card edges. Unlike Alpha, Beta cards fit standard sleeves and tournament requirements.
Why are Beta cards so valuable?
Beta cards are highly collectible due to their age, rarity, and the presence of some of the most iconic and powerful cards in Magic’s history, such as Black Lotus, Mox Jet, and Ancestral Recall. These cards are considered essential in vintage formats and remain coveted by collectors worldwide.
How many cards are in the Beta set?
The Beta set contains 302 cards, including 117 rares, 95 uncommons, 75 commons, and 15 basic lands. It features the same card pool as Alpha but with corrected artwork and updated text on some cards.
Where can I buy Magic: The Gathering Beta cards?
You can find authentic Magic: The Gathering Beta cards at trusted collector marketplaces like Comic Buying Center. They offer a wide selection of rare and vintage Magic cards, including Beta editions. Visit their site to explore their inventory and add a piece of Magic history to your collection today!
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