As seen in recent Magic: The Gathering set releases, Wizards of the Coast has made an effort to increase the playability of Commons and Uncommons. Making Commons and Uncommons more playable can lead to a better gameplay experience in Limited and more lower rarity cards found in Constructed decklists. As a result, average market prices of several lower rarity MTG cards printed in the last few years have exceeded many Rares and even Mythic Rare cards, especially their foil counterparts.
In my TCGplayer Infinite article, 7 Crazy Valuable Foil MTG Cards You Probably Own, I highlight a handful of Common and Uncommon foils with considerable value. You may want to check bulk boxes to see if you have foil versions of Tamiyo's Safekeeping, Stroke of Midnight, and other in-demand Commons and Uncommons in your collection. For the 2023 holiday season, Wizards of the Coast decided to release Magic: The Gathering Special Edition Collector Boosters for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Special Edition Collectors Boosters offer the chance to pull LOTR cards that are serialized, Surge Foil Realms and Relics, or with a treatment variant. Although most packs will not contain a high-value or serialized card, players can find budget-friendly Scroll Showcase versions of playable cards.
My latest article, The 7 Best Budget Buys from LOTR: Holiday Release, I review seven cards players may want to add to their collection. Each highlighted card has a reprint version found in Special Edition Collectors Boosters for a considerable discount. Now may be an excellent time to grab one or more of these cards while prices are depressed with new copies entering the secondary market. Playmats are a ubiquitous accessory in collectible trading card games. Players use playmats to showcase their favorite artwork or interests, protect their cards, and even highlight tournament successes Typically, a playmat for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game measures approximately 24 inches by 13.5 inches. Also, MTG playmats are made by Ultra Pro, whom has an exclusivity agreement with Wizards of the Coast for the game. Any artists, retailers, or tournament organizers interested in offering playmats displaying MTG artwork will need to partner with Ultra Pro on their creation.
New MTG playmats are available for purchase from many retailers and online stores for around $25 each. However, not all playmats are always in stock and some sell out quickly due to limited quantities. When a playmat is no longer available for sale, players often turn to the secondary market to purchase one. Sometimes demand for certain playmats can drive their price points to $50, $75, and even $100, well above their original purchase price. In my TCGplayer Infinite article, An Introduction to Playmat Finance, I discuss several factors that influence a playmats average market value. I also share tips on how to evaluate the value of a playmat using historical and like-item sales data. If you want to learn more about playmats and their potential value, this article is for you. One month has passed since the global release of Magic: The Gathering's Wilds of Eldraine. Wilds of Eldraine takes players back to the beloved plane following the aftermath of a Phyrexian invasion. New cards featuring old and new mechanics provide interesting gameplay and experiences. Several chase cards like Agatha's Soul Cauldron and Beseech the Mirror are seeing play across a handful of MTG Constructed formats.
In this week's TCGplayer Infinite article, The 7 Best Steals and Deals from Wilds of Eldraine, I highlight seven of the best value buys from Wilds of Eldraine. Several playable new cards and reprints are available at bargain prices. Read the article to learn more about which cards you should add to your collection. |
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