Unlimited Edition
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Unlimited Set Overview #
Unlimited Edition was released on December 1, 1993. It was the third printing of Magic’s base set, following Alpha and Beta. It kept the same 302 cards as Beta, but it changed one major thing: the borders went from black to white. This made Unlimited cards easy to tell apart from earlier printings.
Unlimited Set Info #
| Set | Set Symbol | Symbol Description | Set Code | Pre-release Date | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Edition | None | None | 2ED | None | December 1, 1993 |
Unlimited Card Counts #
| Total Cards | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Mythic Rare | Basic Land | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 75 | 95 | 117 | — | 15 | — |
More About Unlimited Edition #
Unlimited aimed to make Magic more available to players. Alpha and Beta had limited print runs, and Wizards of the Coast wanted more people to experience the game. The main difference was the white border. This became a standard for reprint core sets.
Unlimited cards were easier to obtain, but they retained the same iconic spells and artifacts. The Power Nine and original dual lands were still part of this printing. Unlimited remains popular for vintage players and collectors, even though it’s more common than Alpha and Beta.
Notable Unlimited MTG Cards #
Mox Emerald taps for {G} and costs {0}. Unlimited versions, with white borders, are less valuable than black-border printings, but they are still rare and prized by vintage players.
Volcanic Island taps for {U} or {R}. It’s one of the original dual lands, essential in Legacy and Vintage. Unlimited’s white-bordered versions are popular but slightly less expensive than Alpha or Beta prints.
Force of Nature
Force of Nature costs {2}{G}{G}{G}{G} and is an 8/8 with trample. Its massive size and upkeep cost made it a feared creature in the early days. Unlimited versions are prized for nostalgia.
Wheel of Fortune costs {2}{R} and forces all players to discard their hands and draw seven new cards. It’s popular in Commander and valuable in older formats.
