MTG Ultimate Masters released December 2018 and set the standard that every Masters set since has been measured against. The reprint list is a curated selection of the most powerful and sought-after cards from across MTG history — cards that had been expensive for years due to limited supply and massive demand from Modern, Legacy, and Commander players.
Unlike premium sets that followed, Ultimate Masters came with a Box Topper — one oversized premium alternate art card guaranteed per box. This Box Topper alone can be worth AU$30-200+ depending on which card appears, making every box purchase a guaranteed value contribution before opening a single pack.
MTG Ultimate Masters is widely considered the best MTG reprint set ever printed. Every rare has Legacy or Vintage relevance. The mythic cycle reads like a hall of fame: Snapcaster Mage, Liliana of the Veil, Dark Depths, Cavern of Souls, Emrakul the Aeons Torn. Each box also includes one Box Topper — a guaranteed oversized premium alternate art version of a key set card worth AU$30-200+. At AU$180 for a 24-pack box, the EV is exceptional if you can find it. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current AUD verdict.
What Is Ultimate Masters and Why Does It Matter for Australian Players?
Ultimate Masters contains 254 reprints targeting Modern, Legacy, Vintage, and Commander formats. The mythic and rare lists include Snapcaster Mage, Liliana of the Veil, Dark Depths, Cavern of Souls, Emrakul the Aeons Torn, Goryo's Vengeance, Through the Breach, and dozens of other high-value staples. Every box includes one Box Topper card — an oversized (but not playable in this format) premium alternate art version of a key set card. The Draft Booster box contains 24 packs.
Run the EV Calculator First
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 Ultimate Masters EV Calculator — Australia
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Run the Ultimate Masters EV Calculator →Chase Cards and What to Look For
Snapcaster Mage is the headline mythic — a Modern and Legacy staple worth AU$25-60+ that was worth AU$80+ before this reprinting. Liliana of the Veil is a Modern and Legacy planeswalker worth AU$20-50+. Dark Depths is a Legacy and Commander staple worth AU$20-40+. Cavern of Souls was worth AU$80+ before reprinting here and remains AU$30-60+. Box Topper versions of any of these cards can be worth AU$50-200+ each. The rare list is uniformly strong — even floor rares are Legacy-relevant.
Australian Market Context
Amazon AU stocks Ultimate Masters Draft Booster boxes at AU$180 with Prime delivery. As a 2018 set with no subsequent reprints, supply on Amazon AU is limited and may not persist. The AU secondary market for Ultimate Masters cards remains one of the most active of any older set — Modern and Legacy players continue to need copies of the staples reprinted here. The Box Topper guarantee makes every box purchase a meaningful value commitment.
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 Ultimate Masters cards. Snapcaster Mage, Liliana of the Veil, and Dark Depths 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 Ultimate Masters:
MTG Ultimate Masters — Play Booster Box (24 Packs)
AU$180.00
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
What is the Box Topper and is it included with Amazon AU purchases? The Box Topper is one oversized premium alternate art card included with each Ultimate Masters booster box. It is a physically larger card with alternate art — not playable in sanctioned tournament play due to size but fully collectible. Box Toppers range from AU$30 (lower-demand cards) to AU$200+ (Snapcaster Mage, Liliana of the Veil). Amazon AU booster boxes should include the Box Topper, but confirm with the listing before purchasing.
Is Ultimate Masters the best MTG reprint set ever? Ultimate Masters consistently ranks alongside Double Masters 2022 and Modern Horizons 2 as the top three MTG reprint products for EV. UMA has the advantage of the Box Topper guarantee and a reprint list where every rare is Legacy or Vintage relevant. MH2 has a higher average individual card value. DM22 has the double rare guarantee. All three are exceptional products — which is best depends on your format preferences.
Has Snapcaster Mage been reprinted since Ultimate Masters? Snapcaster Mage was reprinted in Time Spiral Remastered (2021) in the retro frame Timeshifted slot. Prior to UMA it had only appeared in Innistrad (2011) and a Grand Prix promo version. The multiple printings have reduced the price from AU$100+ to AU$25-60+, but it remains one of the most played cards in Legacy and Modern.
Why is Dark Depths valuable? Dark Depths is a Legendary Land that enters with ten Ice counters and has an activated ability to remove one counter. When the last counter is removed, you sacrifice Dark Depths and create a 20/20 flying indestructible token. In Legacy and Modern, this is accelerated through Thespian's Stage (which can copy Dark Depths and immediately has no counters) creating the 20/20 token for just two mana. The Dark Depths plus Thespian's Stage combo is the foundation of multiple Legacy decks.
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