Alpha, now technically called 'Limited Edition Alpha' was the first set released for Magic the Gathering. It had a very small print-run and the cards from the set are considered quite valuable.

Design & Development

Richard Garfield - The game was largely a concept and created by Richard Garfield, the contributors below were people he collaborated with and enlisted to help playtest it.

Contributors: Charlie Catino, Skaff Elias, Don Felice, Tom Fontaine, Jim Lin, Joel Mick, Chris Page, Dave Pettey, Barry “Bit” Reich, Bill Rose, Elliott Segal

Release Date: July 1993

Card Count: 295

Rarity Distribution: 74 Common, 95 Uncommon, 116 Rare, 10 Land

Notable Cards

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