Why do magic cards cost so much?

Why do magic cards cost so much?

Why do magic cards cost so much?

Expensive cards are the ones in demand, but as supply becomes more limited, the cost goes up to reflect that. That's why decks get so much more expensive as you go into older formats.

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  • 2024-01-05 01:34:27
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What point size are magic cards?
3) Wordiness. The default font size of an average Magic card is 9 point.
2024-02-20 09:32:36


How are foil magic cards printed?
Most Magic premium cards are printed on a holographic foil laminate that is glued to the surface of the paperboard. In order to create visually shiny and opaque textures within the illustration and frame design of a card, certain elements are under-printed with different values of white ink.
2024-01-12 18:18:05


Why are there bad magic cards?
Some cards are “bad” because they're designed for a less advanced player. Some cards are “bad” because the right deck for them doesn't exist yet. “Bad” cards reward the more skilled player. Some players enjoy discovering good “bad” cards.
2023-10-03 18:32:11


Will magic cards increase value?
Cards have value due to utility in competitive play.
When demand goes up, value goes up. Cards that might have been worthless just a few weeks ago can end up being worth quite a bit once they start seeing play in competitive decks. It's also worth noting that competitive Magic is very much pay-to-play.
2023-08-16 17:12:50

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