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Magic: The Gathering · 1998-11-01

Anthologies

Anthologies (ath) is a mainline Magic: The Gathering set from 1998-11-01 with 85 catalogued printings. Strip Mine near $19.79 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $0.37 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to magic:en:ath.

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What is Anthologies?

Anthologies is a mainline release within Magic: The Gathering, dated 1998-11-01 in our catalog. Notable market references include Strip Mine, Armageddon, Goblin Recruiter. Priced printings center around a $0.37 median snapshot. Catalog key magic:en:ath powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is Anthologies?

Anthologies is catalogued as a mainline Magic: The Gathering set under slug ath. Cactaur lists 85 printings compared with an official count of 85, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.

When was Anthologies released?

Released 1998-11-01, Anthologies belongs to the Magic: The Gathering era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 85; indexed 85. Anthologies is indexed under slug ath in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

What are the chase cards in Anthologies?

Top of the Anthologies market snapshot: Strip Mine, Armageddon, Goblin Recruiter, Hypnotic Specter. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. Anthologies is indexed under slug ath in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

How much is Anthologies worth?

Median reference $0.37 with 85 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. Anthologies is indexed under slug ath in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

How do you complete Anthologies?

Complete Anthologies by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 9× Rare, 25× Uncommon, 51× Common. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking. Anthologies is indexed under slug ath in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

Common 51
Uncommon 25
Rare 9

All cards in Anthologies

Card # Rarity Market USD
Strip Mine 77 Rare $19.79
Armageddon 1 Rare $14.35
Goblin Recruiter 38 Uncommon $7.61
Hypnotic Specter 24 Uncommon $6.46
Goblin King 34 Rare $5.25
Pendelhaven 73 Uncommon $4.18
Mirri, Cat Warrior 60 Rare $3.70
Swords to Plowshares 16 Uncommon $3.70
Pyrokinesis 47 Uncommon $3.04
Lightning Bolt 43 Common $2.77
Brushland 71 Rare $2.63
Nevinyrral's Disk 69 Rare $2.61
Mogg Fanatic 44 Common $2.28
Goblin Offensive 37 Uncommon $2.24
Serra Angel 15 Uncommon $1.68
Goblin Grenade 32 Common $1.67
Hymn to Tourach 23 Common $1.31
Woolly Spider 64 Common $1.24
Mountain 82 Common $1.04
Goblin Matron 35 Uncommon $0.75
Overrun 61 Uncommon $0.70
Forest 85 Common $0.66
Goblin Warrens 42 Rare $0.65
Giant Growth 55 Common $0.56
Icatian Javelineers 7 Common $0.55
Disenchant 5 Common $0.51
Forest 84 Common $0.50
Llanowar Elves 59 Common $0.49
Sacred Mesa 13 Rare $0.49
Mountain 83 Common $0.46
Hurricane 58 Uncommon $0.45
Lady Orca 65 Uncommon $0.44
Mogg Raider 46 Common $0.44
Black Knight 20 Uncommon $0.42
White Knight 18 Uncommon $0.42
Plains 78 Common $0.41
Smoldering Crater 76 Common $0.41
Pegasus Stampede 12 Uncommon $0.40
Spectral Bears 63 Uncommon $0.39
Swamp 80 Common $0.39
Goblin Tinkerer 40 Common $0.38
Cuombajj Witches 21 Common $0.37
Goblin Snowman 39 Uncommon $0.37
Goblin Vandal 41 Common $0.37
Gorilla Chieftain 57 Common $0.37
Erhnam Djinn 54 Uncommon $0.35
Fireball 29 Common $0.35
Knight of Stromgald 26 Uncommon $0.34
Freewind Falcon 6 Common $0.33
Goblin Balloon Brigade 30 Common $0.32
Armored Pegasus 2 Common $0.31
Carnivorous Plant 53 Common $0.31
Order of the White Shield 9 Uncommon $0.31
Plains 79 Common $0.31
Polluted Mire 74 Common $0.31
Serrated Arrows 70 Common $0.31
Volcanic Dragon 51 Rare $0.30
Youthful Knight 19 Common $0.30
Slippery Karst 75 Common $0.29
Mogg Flunkies 45 Common $0.28
Pyrotechnics 48 Common $0.28
Terror 27 Common $0.28
Feast of the Unicorn 22 Common $0.27
Goblin Digging Team 31 Common $0.27
Goblin Hero 33 Common $0.27
Ihsan's Shade 25 Uncommon $0.27
Samite Healer 14 Common $0.27
Swamp 81 Common $0.25
Jalum Tome 68 Uncommon $0.24
Uthden Troll 50 Uncommon $0.23
Canopy Spider 52 Common $0.22
Unholy Strength 28 Common $0.22
Warrior's Honor 17 Common $0.22
Giant Spider 56 Common $0.20
Raging Goblin 49 Uncommon $0.20
Aesthir Glider 67 Common $0.19
Ranger en-Vec 66 Uncommon $0.19
Pacifism 10 Common $0.18
Benalish Knight 3 Common $0.17
Combat Medic 4 Common $0.17
Drifting Meadow 72 Common $0.17
Pegasus Charger 11 Common $0.17
Scavenger Folk 62 Common $0.17
Infantry Veteran 8 Common $0.16
Goblin Mutant 36 Uncommon $0.12

FAQ

How many cards are in Anthologies?

Cactaur indexes 85 printings in Anthologies; official count is 85. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did Anthologies release?

Anthologies shows a catalog release date of 1998-11-01 for this English Magic: The Gathering entry. Anthologies is indexed under slug ath in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

What is the most expensive card in Anthologies?

Strip Mine leads references around $19.79 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Anthologies is indexed under slug ath in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Is Anthologies good for beginners?

Anthologies works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Anthologies is indexed under slug ath in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Where can I track Anthologies prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-25. Last updated: 2026-06-25.