MTG Iconic Masters released November 2017 and was designed around reprinting the most recognisable cards from across MTG's history — cards so iconic they define the game's identity for players across all skill levels and formats. The set was the first Masters release to target a broader definition of iconic, including casual and Commander favourites alongside competitive staples.
As a 2017 set, Iconic Masters is fully settled in secondary market terms. EV is moderate and predictable — lower than premium sets like Ultimate Masters or Double Masters 2022 but reliable.
At AU$160 for a 24-pack Draft Booster box, MTG Iconic Masters offers moderate and predictable EV. As a 2017 set the secondary market is fully settled. Mana Drain is the headline mythic — a Vintage-legal counterspell that adds mana and commands AU$30-80+ per copy. Aether Vial is a Modern and Legacy staple. Consecrated Sphinx and Ancestral Vision are Commander targets. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current AUD verdict.
What Is Iconic Masters and Why Does It Matter for Australian Players?
Iconic Masters contains 249 reprints targeting Modern, Legacy, Vintage, and Commander formats. The mythic list includes Mana Drain, Ancestral Vision, Consecrated Sphinx, Archangel of Thune, and Aetherling. The rare list features Aether Vial, Grove of the Burnwillows, Horizon Canopy (original printing), and other format staples. The Draft Booster box contains 24 packs. No Collector Booster exists for this set — all premium versions are found within the draft booster.
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Before going further, run the numbers for your specific purchase price. The C3 EV Calculator uses official Wizards of the Coast pull rate data and current AUD secondary market pricing to give you a personalised verdict.
MTG Iconic Masters EV Calculator — Australia
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Run the Iconic Masters EV Calculator →Chase Cards and What to Look For
Mana Drain is the headline mythic — a two-mana Vintage-legal counterspell that adds colourless mana equal to the countered spell's cost to your mana pool on your next main phase. Worth AU$30-80+ in the AU secondary market. Ancestral Vision is a Suspend card that draws three cards, a Modern and Legacy staple worth AU$10-25+. Aether Vial is a Modern and Legacy staple worth AU$12-28+. Consecrated Sphinx is a Commander favourite worth AU$10-22+. Grove of the Burnwillows is a Legacy dual land worth AU$8-18+.
Australian Market Context
Amazon AU stocks Iconic Masters Draft Booster boxes at AU$160 with Prime delivery. As a 2017 set with fully settled secondary market, Iconic Masters EV is predictable and stable. The AU eBay market shows ongoing demand for Mana Drain from Vintage and Legacy players and Consecrated Sphinx from Commander players. Finding the box at AU$160 represents current retail pricing.
Should You Open or Buy Singles?
This is the central question the EV Calculator answers. The short version:
Open if: the EV Calculator verdict is Worth Opening at your purchase price, you enjoy the opening experience, or you are playing Limited formats with this set.
Buy singles if: the EV Calculator verdict is Avoid, you want specific cards rather than a spread across the set, or you are building a Commander deck targeting particular cards.
If EV suggests buying singles, the C3 eBay store stocks MTG singles including Iconic Masters cards. Mana Drain, Aether Vial, and Ancestral Vision are available as singles at current market rates.
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Shop MTG Singles — C3 eBay Store ↗Buy the Box on Amazon AU
If the EV Calculator returns a Worth Opening or Borderline verdict and you decide to open, this is the confirmed Amazon AU listing for Iconic Masters:
MTG Iconic Masters — Play Booster Box (24 Packs)
AU$160.00
24 Play Boosters. Free Prime delivery. Sold and shipped by Amazon AU. Price may vary — always check current listing before purchasing.
View on Amazon AU ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iconic Masters worth opening in Australia? At AU$160 for 24 packs, Iconic Masters offers moderate and predictable EV with Mana Drain as the headline target. The fully settled secondary market means lower variance than newer releases. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current personalised assessment.
What is Mana Drain and why is it valuable? Mana Drain is a two-mana instant that counters a target spell and adds colourless mana equal to that spell's mana cost to your mana pool at the beginning of your next main phase. This means countering a five-mana spell effectively gives you five free mana next turn. It is restricted in Vintage (only one copy allowed) due to its power. Worth AU$30-80+ in the AU secondary market.
How does Iconic Masters compare to Ultimate Masters for EV? Ultimate Masters significantly outperforms Iconic Masters in EV terms. UMA contains Snapcaster Mage, Liliana of the Veil, Dark Depths, and the Box Topper guarantee — all higher-value than Iconic Masters equivalents. Iconic Masters at AU$160 is more accessible but offers substantially lower average EV. If choosing between them at similar price points, Ultimate Masters is the superior product.
Are there any Legacy combo pieces in Iconic Masters? Yes. Ancestral Vision enables Vision Cascade combo decks in Modern and Legacy. Through the Breach (also in the set) is a Legacy and Modern combo piece for Emrakul decks. Grove of the Burnwillows enables Punishing Fire lock in Legacy. The set has several Legacy-relevant cards beyond just Mana Drain.
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