Switzerland · Assembled 1993–1996 · For Sale 2026

The Complete
Beta Set

Mint · Near Mint · 30 Years Preserved

An extraordinary collection assembled at the very dawn of Magic: The Gathering. Complete Beta set, all 10 dual lands, the entire Power Nine, and every expansion from Arabian Nights to Mirage — each card in mint to near-mint condition, untouched in protective sleeves for over three decades.

Black Lotus — Beta Edition
302 Cards in Beta Set
10 Dual Lands (all)
30+ Years Preserved
NM Mint / Near Mint

Video Showcase

See the Collection

A visual overview of the collection. All cards were acquired through trades and purchases from players. While never played by the current owner, some cards may show signs of play wear. Individual photos allow you to assess the condition of each card.

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Complete Beta Set

A full walkthrough of the complete Limited Edition Beta set — 302 cards, organized and preserved since acquisition.

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Alpha & Beta Cards

Alpha and Beta cards in addition to the full Beta set — acquired through trades and play at the time.

The Story

A Collection Built at the Beginning

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Complete Beta Set

All 302 cards from Limited Edition Beta (1993) — the second print run of MTG ever produced. Every single card accounted for, from Black Lotus to Zodiac Dragon equivalents.

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Handled with Extreme Care

Since the early 1990s, every card has been stored in individual plastic sleeves inside professional binder pages. Photography was done without bare-hand contact to preserve surface integrity.

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Rare Sealed Items

The collection includes a still-sealed Collector's Edition (square-corner black border cards) and unique promotional pieces such as an oversized Chaos Orb — never removed from packaging.

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Complete Expansions

Every expansion from Arabian Nights (1993) through Mirage (1996) in mint/near-mint condition — the entire golden era of Magic: The Gathering, complete and intact.

Chaos OrbTime WalkWrath of GodArmageddon

The Most Valuable Cards in Magic History

The Power Nine

All nine legendary cards from Limited Edition Beta — collectively the most sought-after and valuable cards ever printed. Each in mint to near-mint condition, stored in individual sleeves since 1993.

Black Lotus
Black Lotus
Beta · NM
$200K–$500K+
Ancestral Recall
Ancestral Recall
Beta · NM
$50K–$150K+
Time Walk
Time Walk
Beta · NM
$30K–$80K+
Timetwister
Timetwister
Beta · NM
$15K–$40K+
Mox Sapphire
Mox Sapphire
Beta · NM
$30K–$80K+
Mox Jet
Mox Jet
Beta · NM
$25K–$60K+
Mox Ruby
Mox Ruby
Beta · NM
$20K–$50K+
Mox Emerald
Mox Emerald
Beta · NM
$20K–$50K+
Mox Pearl
Mox Pearl
Beta · NM
$15K–$40K+

Complete Set of 10

The Beta Dual Lands

All 10 original dual lands from Limited Edition Beta — the most powerful and expensive lands ever printed in Magic history. A complete set in near-mint condition is extraordinarily rare.

Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Beta · NM
$3K–$15K+
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Beta · NM
$2K–$10K+
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Beta · NM
$2K–$10K+
Bayou
Bayou
Beta · NM
$2K–$8K+
Tundra
Tundra
Beta · NM
$1.5K–$8K+
Taiga
Taiga
Beta · NM
$1K–$5K+
Scrubland
Scrubland
Beta · NM
$1K–$5K+
Savannah
Savannah
Beta · NM
$1K–$5K+
Plateau
Plateau
Beta · NM
$800–$4K+
Badlands
Badlands
Beta · NM
$800–$4K+

The Complete Collection

Every Expansion · 1993–1996

Beyond the Beta set, the collection includes every expansion released during Magic's golden era, all in mint to near-mint condition.

1993
Arabian Nights
The very first expansion ever printed. 92 cards featuring characters and locations from One Thousand and One Nights.
Complete · NM
1994
Antiquities
Second expansion ever. 100 cards centered on artifacts and the Brothers' War storyline.
Complete · NM
1994
Legends
310 cards — introduced legendary creatures and multicolor cards. Highly sought-after by collectors worldwide.
Complete · NM
1994
The Dark
119 cards with a dark, gritty aesthetic. One of the most beloved sets of the early era.
Complete · NM
1994
Fallen Empires
187 cards with alternate art on many commons. Famous for its rich lore and unique illustrations.
Complete · NM
1995
Ice Age
383 cards — the first standalone expansion. Introduced snow-covered lands and the cumulative upkeep mechanic.
Complete · NM
1995
Chronicles
White-bordered reprint set featuring the best cards from Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, and The Dark.
Complete · NM
1995
Homelands
140 cards set in the plane of Ulgrotha. Rich story-driven design with memorable characters.
Complete · NM
1996
Alliances
Force of Will and Phyrexian Dreadnought. Continuation of the Ice Age block.
Complete · NM
1996
Mirage
350 cards set in a continent inspired by Africa. Last set collected — the end of an era.
Complete · NM
Special Item
Collector's Edition
Square-corner black-bordered cards. Factory sealed, never opened. One of the rarest collectible MTG items in existence.
Sealed · Unopened
Promotional
Oversized Chaos Orb
Giant promotional version of the legendary Chaos Orb card. An extraordinarily rare collector's piece.
Unique · Collector

Private Collection

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No individual cards or sets will be separated.
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