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Is 5th Edition MTG Worth Collecting? Top Cards & Prices
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The 7 highest-priced 5th Edition cards on file run from $25.99 (Sylvan Library) to $95.00 (Tranquility (Misprint)) raw, $434.46 for all 7. 1 of them has a PSA 10 price on file; the highest is Mana Vault at $733.00. Whether the set is worth collecting depends on which cards you want. Below are the prices and the grading math for each one.
In This Article
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About 5th Edition
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The Top 7 5th Edition Cards
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Card by Card
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Grading Math
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What the Top Cards Cost Together
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 5th Edition
5th Edition was released March 24, 1997, per Scryfall’s set list.
The Top 7 5th Edition Cards
These are the 7 cards with the highest raw prices on file for 5th Edition.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | PSA 10 against raw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tranquility (Misprint) | $95.00 | — | — |
| 2 | Shanodin Dryads (Misprint) | $90.00 | — | — |
| 3 | Mana Vault | $76.00 | $733.00 | 9.6x |
| 4 | Counterspell (Misprint) | $74.96 | — | — |
| 5 | Labyrinth Minotaur (Misprint) | $40.00 | — | — |
| 6 | Necropotence | $32.51 | — | — |
| 7 | Sylvan Library | $25.99 | — | — |
Data sources: What The Slab checks PriceCharting market prices and eBay sold listings. A dash means no PSA 10 sale on record. Sealed product is not ranked.
Card by Card
1. Tranquility [Misprint]
Tranquility (Misprint) is priced at $95.00 raw. No PSA 10 sale of Tranquility (Misprint) is on record.
Tranquility (Misprint) on eBay · TCGplayer
2. Shanodin Dryads [Misprint]
Shanodin Dryads (Misprint) is priced at $90.00 raw. No PSA 10 sale of Shanodin Dryads (Misprint) is on record.
Shanodin Dryads (Misprint) on eBay · TCGplayer
3. Mana Vault
Mana Vault is priced at $76.00 raw. A PSA 10 Mana Vault is priced at $733.00, 9.6x the raw price. Graded at PSA’s Standard tier ($59.99) and sold on eBay, that PSA 10 leaves a profit of $494.49.
Mana Vault on eBay · TCGplayer
4. Counterspell [Misprint]
Counterspell (Misprint) is priced at $74.96 raw. No PSA 10 sale of Counterspell (Misprint) is on record.
Counterspell (Misprint) on eBay · TCGplayer
5. Labyrinth Minotaur [Misprint]
Labyrinth Minotaur (Misprint) is priced at $40.00 raw. No PSA 10 sale of Labyrinth Minotaur (Misprint) is on record.
Labyrinth Minotaur (Misprint) on eBay · TCGplayer
6. Necropotence
Necropotence is priced at $32.51 raw. No PSA 10 sale of Necropotence is on record.
Necropotence on eBay · TCGplayer
7. Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library is priced at $25.99 raw. No PSA 10 sale of Sylvan Library is on record.
Sylvan Library on eBay · TCGplayer
Grading Math
Each row grades a raw copy at PSA’s cheapest open tier for the card’s PSA 10 price and sells the PSA 10 on eBay (13.25% fee up to $7,500, plus shipping). It assumes the card comes back a 10.
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | PSA tier and fee | Left after eBay and shipping | Profit or loss at a PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Vault | $76.00 | $733.00 | Standard, $59.99 | $630.48 | Profit $494.49 |
No PSA 10 sale is on record for Tranquility (Misprint), Shanodin Dryads (Misprint), Counterspell (Misprint), Labyrinth Minotaur (Misprint), Necropotence and Sylvan Library, so there is no grading figure for them.
Fees are from PSA’s own site, checked October 12, 2026. A lower grade sells for less, and the price can move while the card is out.
What the Top Cards Cost Together
All 7 cards above come to $434.46 raw. That covers these 7 cards only, not the full set: this page has no prices for the rest of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable 5th Edition card?
By raw price, Tranquility (Misprint) at $95.00. By PSA 10 price, Mana Vault at $733.00.
How much do the top 5th Edition cards cost?
The 7 cards on this page come to $434.46 raw, from $25.99 to $95.00 each. There is no price here for the full set.
How many top 5th Edition cards have a PSA 10 price?
1 of the 7 cards on this page: Mana Vault.
What is the cheapest card on this list?
Sylvan Library at $25.99 raw.
When was 5th Edition released?
March 24, 1997, per Scryfall’s set list.
Which 5th Edition card leaves the most after grading?
On these prices, Mana Vault: a PSA 10 at $733.00 leaves a profit of $494.49 after the $59.99 PSA fee, eBay and shipping, if it grades a 10.
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Data: PriceCharting · eBay sold listings. Analysis: What The Slab. How we get our numbers.
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