Shards of Alara
Alara was a single plane once, a massive world rich with mana. However, those same resources led to its downfall, for an unknown planeswalker tore the plane asunder millennia ago, harvesting of its mana. This disaster broke Alara along color lines into incomplete planes called shards, as light is diffracted by a prism. The shards recovered their mana in time, but only in part. Each shard is vastly different, as the combinations of triple-colored mana have shaped natural and cultural forces on each world in distinctive ways.
Shards of Alara FAQ
How many cards are in Shards of Alara?
Shards of Alara contains 250 cards: 249 in the base set and 1 additional cards.
When was Shards of Alara released?
Shards of Alara was released on October 3, 2008.
What cards are included in Shards of Alara?
Every card in Shards of Alara is shown on this page in collector-number order. The layout is 3x3, the same as a physical binder page, so you can see exactly how the set fills a binder.
How many cards do I need to complete Shards of Alara?
Completing the base set takes 249 cards. Collecting the base set and all additional cards brings the total to 250 cards. Set Binder lets you track your progress and manage foil and non-foil copies separately.
Does Shards of Alara have alternate-art or special-treatment cards?
Yes. Alongside the 249 main-set cards, Shards of Alara has 1 cards with other border or foil treatments, such as borderless, showcase, or special foil versions. You can build a binder for the main set only, the treatment cards only, or both.
How can I track my Shards of Alara collection?
Create a free Set Binder account and start a ALA binder. It mirrors a physical binder page by page, and you check off cards as you add them. Your completion percentage updates as you go, and you can track foil and non-foil copies separately.
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How do I track missing cards from Shards of Alara?
Each Shards of Alara binder shows exactly which cards you're still missing, with links to buy them. While you hunt, you can mark cards as found so you remember which ones you've already tracked down.
How do I print a Shards of Alara checklist?
Use the Print Checklist link for a printer-friendly list of every card in Shards of Alara. You can check cards off by hand at a card shop or event.
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Where can I buy Shards of Alara cards?
Singles and sealed product for Shards of Alara are available from Mana Pool, TCGPlayer, and Amazon. The links are at the top of this page.
What is the set code for Shards of Alara?
The set code for Shards of Alara is ALA. It appears on each card next to the collector number.
Can I import my Shards of Alara cards from ManaBox?
Yes. Export your collection from ManaBox as a CSV and import it into a ALA binder. Set Binder will check off the cards you already own.