Breaking News
Breaking News (otp) is a mainline Magic: The Gathering set (Outlaws of Thunder Junction) from 2024-04-19 with 80 catalogued printings. Mana Drain near $290.94 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $1.06 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:otp.
What is Breaking News?
Breaking News is a mainline release within Magic: The Gathering, dated 2024-04-19 in our catalog. Notable market references include Mana Drain, Mindbreak Trap, Force of Vigor. Priced printings center around a $1.06 median snapshot. Catalog key magic:en:otp 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 Breaking News?
Breaking News gives collectors a structured view of Outlaws of Thunder Junction printings without opening dozens of card tabs. 80 rows are searchable on this page, each linking to gameplay stats and refreshed market references. That structure mirrors how a future Cactaur marketplace listing will expose set-level inventory.
When was Breaking News released?
Released 2024-04-19, Breaking News belongs to the Outlaws of Thunder Junction era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early Outlaws of Thunder Junction sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 80; indexed 80. Breaking News is indexed under slug otp in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
What are the chase cards in Breaking News?
High references in Breaking News currently include Mana Drain at $290.94; Mindbreak Trap at $192.30; Force of Vigor at $84.07; Mana Drain at $63.09; Thoughtseize at $62.39; Crackle with Power at $53.77. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.
How much is Breaking News worth?
Adding priced singles yields a $1235.82 rough index across 80 printings (low $0.10, median $1.06, high $290.94). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. Breaking News is indexed under slug otp in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
How do you complete Breaking News?
Booster-set completion for Breaking News usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. Breaking News is indexed under slug otp in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Mythic | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rare | 30 |
| Uncommon | 20 |
All cards in Breaking News
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Drain | 67 | Mythic | $290.94 |
| Mindbreak Trap | 68 | Mythic | $192.30 |
| Force of Vigor | 73 | Mythic | $84.07 |
| Mana Drain | 11 | Mythic | $63.09 |
| Thoughtseize | 70 | Mythic | $62.39 |
| Crackle with Power | 71 | Mythic | $53.77 |
| Oko, Thief of Crowns | 77 | Mythic | $50.08 |
| Contagion Engine | 78 | Mythic | $49.19 |
| Mindslaver | 80 | Mythic | $45.25 |
| Grindstone | 79 | Mythic | $40.83 |
| Fractured Identity | 76 | Mythic | $38.46 |
| Anguished Unmaking | 74 | Mythic | $32.69 |
| Leyline Binding | 66 | Mythic | $25.11 |
| Mindbreak Trap | 12 | Mythic | $20.52 |
| Contagion Engine | 61 | Mythic | $17.95 |
| Overwhelming Forces | 69 | Mythic | $16.12 |
| Indomitable Creativity | 72 | Mythic | $15.45 |
| Reanimate | 18 | Rare | $13.50 |
| Crackle with Power | 22 | Mythic | $11.71 |
| Crime // Punishment | 75 | Mythic | $11.43 |
| Force of Vigor | 29 | Mythic | $10.53 |
| Commandeer | 9 | Rare | $9.08 |
| Imp's Mischief | 15 | Rare | $8.24 |
| Thoughtseize | 20 | Mythic | $7.52 |
| Oko, Thief of Crowns | 50 | Mythic | $7.05 |
| Grindstone | 62 | Mythic | $6.52 |
| Pest Infestation | 30 | Rare | $6.22 |
| Mindslaver | 63 | Mythic | $4.75 |
| Anguished Unmaking | 35 | Mythic | $4.17 |
| Path to Exile | 6 | Rare | $3.58 |
| Abrupt Decay | 34 | Rare | $3.12 |
| Overwhelming Forces | 17 | Mythic | $3.01 |
| Electrodominance | 23 | Rare | $2.43 |
| Surgical Extraction | 19 | Rare | $2.40 |
| Pariah | 5 | Rare | $2.21 |
| Archive Trap | 7 | Rare | $1.56 |
| Archmage's Charm | 8 | Rare | $1.42 |
| Leyline Binding | 4 | Mythic | $1.36 |
| Indomitable Creativity | 25 | Mythic | $1.31 |
| Dust Bowl | 65 | Rare | $1.16 |
| Fractured Identity | 45 | Mythic | $0.97 |
| Bedevil | 37 | Rare | $0.91 |
| Void Rend | 59 | Rare | $0.71 |
| Unlicensed Hearse | 64 | Rare | $0.67 |
| Villainous Wealth | 58 | Rare | $0.55 |
| Skullcrack | 27 | Rare | $0.47 |
| Voidslime | 60 | Rare | $0.45 |
| Vanishing Verse | 57 | Rare | $0.42 |
| Primal Command | 31 | Rare | $0.39 |
| Crime // Punishment | 39 | Mythic | $0.37 |
| Fell the Mighty | 1 | Rare | $0.37 |
| Fling | 24 | Uncommon | $0.37 |
| Outlaws' Merriment | 51 | Rare | $0.37 |
| Cruel Ultimatum | 40 | Rare | $0.36 |
| Collective Defiance | 21 | Rare | $0.35 |
| Decimate | 41 | Rare | $0.34 |
| Ionize | 49 | Rare | $0.34 |
| Primal Might | 32 | Rare | $0.32 |
| Siphon Insight | 54 | Rare | $0.31 |
| Detention Sphere | 43 | Rare | $0.30 |
| Endless Detour | 44 | Rare | $0.30 |
| Journey to Nowhere | 3 | Uncommon | $0.30 |
| Buried in the Garden | 38 | Uncommon | $0.27 |
| Hindering Light | 46 | Uncommon | $0.25 |
| Tyrant's Scorn | 56 | Uncommon | $0.25 |
| Decisive Denial | 42 | Uncommon | $0.24 |
| Murder | 16 | Uncommon | $0.24 |
| Repulse | 13 | Uncommon | $0.23 |
| Skewer the Critics | 26 | Uncommon | $0.22 |
| Thornado | 33 | Uncommon | $0.21 |
| Back for More | 36 | Uncommon | $0.20 |
| Heartless Pillage | 14 | Uncommon | $0.19 |
| Hypothesizzle | 48 | Uncommon | $0.18 |
| Essence Capture | 10 | Uncommon | $0.17 |
| Clear Shot | 28 | Uncommon | $0.16 |
| Humiliate | 47 | Uncommon | $0.13 |
| Ride Down | 52 | Uncommon | $0.13 |
| Terminal Agony | 55 | Uncommon | $0.12 |
| Fierce Retribution | 2 | Uncommon | $0.10 |
| Savage Smash | 53 | Uncommon | $0.10 |
Related sets
- The Big Score (2024-04-19)
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction (2024-04-19)
FAQ
How many cards are in Breaking News?
Cactaur indexes 80 printings in Breaking News; official count is 80. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did Breaking News release?
Breaking News shows a catalog release date of 2024-04-19 for this English Magic: The Gathering entry. Breaking News is indexed under slug otp in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
What is the most expensive card in Breaking News?
Mana Drain leads references around $290.94 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Breaking News is indexed under slug otp in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Is Breaking News good for beginners?
Breaking News works for collectors who already know Outlaws of Thunder Junction. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set.
Where can I track Breaking News 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.