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.
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.