MTG Zendikar Rising released September 2020 and introduced Modal Double-Faced Cards (MDFCs) — a new card type where one side is a land and the other is a spell. This single design innovation changed how MTG players think about deckbuilding. A land that is also a counterspell, a land that is also a creature, a land that is also a board wipe — MDFCs eliminated the drawback of drawing too many lands in many deck archetypes.
The MDFC mythics from Zendikar Rising are still played in competitive formats five years after release, demonstrating the lasting impact of this design choice on the game.
MTG Zendikar Rising has above-average rare value for a 2020 standard set due to the Modal Double-Faced Cards — lands that are also spells — which became immediate format staples across Modern, Legacy, and Commander. Cards like Agadeem the Undercrypt, Sea Gate Restoration, and Turntimber Symbiosis are still heavily played today. At AU$155 for a 36-pack box, the EV is reasonable. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current AUD verdict.
What Is Zendikar Rising and Why Does It Matter for Australian Players?
Zendikar Rising returns to the adventure plane of Zendikar for the third time following original Zendikar (2009) and Battle for Zendikar (2015). The set introduces Party (a mechanic rewarding having Clerics, Rogues, Warriors, and Wizards in play simultaneously) and the Modal Double-Faced Card cycle. The Draft Booster box contains 36 packs. Zendikar Expeditions — extremely rare alternate art basic lands — appear as bonus cards at very low rates (approximately one per case of six boxes).
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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 Zendikar Rising EV Calculator — Australia
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Run the Zendikar Rising EV Calculator →Chase Cards and What to Look For
The MDFC mythic cycle is the headline: Agadeem the Undercrypt (Swamp or reanimation spell), Sea Gate Restoration (Island or draw spell), Turntimber Symbiosis (Forest or creature tutor), Emeria's Call (Plains or angel generator), and Shatterskull Smashing (Mountain or damage spell). All five are played across Modern, Legacy, and Commander. Ashaya Soul of the Wild is a powerful Commander mythic. Lotus Cobra and Omnath Locus of Creation are key rares with ongoing demand across multiple formats.
Australian Market Context
Amazon AU stocks Zendikar Rising Draft Booster boxes at AU$155 with Prime delivery. As a 2020 set the supply is stable. The MDFC mythics continue to see active eBay AU trading from Modern and Legacy players who need copies for competitive decks. The lower AU$155 price point improves the EV ratio compared to current standard sets at AU$180.
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 Zendikar Rising cards. The MDFC mythics and Omnath Locus of Creation 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 Zendikar Rising:
MTG Zendikar Rising — Play Booster Box (36 Packs)
AU$155.00
36 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 are Modal Double-Faced Cards and why do they matter? Modal Double-Faced Cards (MDFCs) are cards with a land on one side and a spell on the other. You choose which side to play — land for mana, spell for its effect. This eliminates the disadvantage of drawing too many lands because even land cards in your hand can be played as spells when you have enough mana. The MDFC mythics from Zendikar Rising (Agadeem the Undercrypt, Sea Gate Restoration, etc.) are still played in competitive formats today.
Is Zendikar Rising worth opening in Australia? At AU$155 for 36 packs, Zendikar Rising offers above-average EV for a 2020 set due to the MDFC mythics being format staples. The lower price point improves the ratio. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current personalised assessment.
What are Zendikar Expeditions? Zendikar Expeditions are extremely rare alternate art full-art land cards that appear as bonus cards in Zendikar Rising packs at approximately one per case of six boxes. They are visually stunning and worth AU$30-150+ depending on the specific land. Finding one in a box is an exceptional pull but the odds are very low — do not factor them into a standard EV calculation.
How does Zendikar Rising compare to Throne of Eldraine for EV? Zendikar Rising has above-average EV for its era due to the MDFC mythics. Throne of Eldraine (2019) was arguably the most powerful standard set in recent history with Oko Thief of Crowns, Once Upon a Time, and Emry all requiring bans. Eldraine likely had higher peak EV at release but has had more cards banned, which affects long-term secondary market values differently.
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