Magic: The Gathering cards: live auctions and direct sale

Magic: The Gathering is the oldest modern collectible card game. Designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast since 1993, it laid the foundations of an entire genre. More than thirty years of expansions have produced a vast universe, where players and collectors do not always look for the same cards.

For players, the value of a card often depends on the format in which it is played: Commander, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Legacy or Vintage. A card heavily used in a format is sought after by players of that format, while an old or rare card is sought after by collectors. Value also depends on the edition, the language, the condition and the presence of a foil finish. A foil can curl over time, which can reduce its value: a flat video lets you check it.

The Reserved List is a list of cards that Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint, a policy in place since 1996. The resulting scarcity explains the high price of some older cards. For any older card, check the printed edition and the real condition: differences between two copies of the same card can be significant.

On condition, single cards are usually described with a scale such as Near Mint, Lightly Played or Played. These assessments remain subjective: ask for sharp photos or a video of both sides, the corners and the edges. Sealed products (boosters, displays, collector boxes) should be checked too: an intact wrapping and no sign of opening are good indicators. Highly sought-after cards are counterfeited, so caution is advised for valuable pieces.

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