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Beginners need to know fake MTG cards exist.
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5 Ways To Spot A Fake Card in Magic: The Gathering

October 24, 2020January 26, 2021 Ted 0 Comments Collecting, Fake Cards, Hologram, Markets, MTG, Paper, Proxies

There are scientific and non-scientific ones to help the basic MTG player differentiate a real card from the fakes. Let’s compare a real and fake Flooded Strand from Onslaught (2002), and also update on newer cards.

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7 Disgusting Trends And The Ugly Side of Collecting MTG

October 1, 2020March 30, 2021 Ted 0 Comments Booster Packs, Collecting, Markets, MTG, Scams

In the world of collecting MTG, there are multiple trading avenues. There are legit ones, and also plenty of shady deals, fake cards, repackaging, and scams.

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Magic: the Gathering Markets & Finance 

Is The Cost of MTG Different in Other Countries? We Compare 7 Regions.

September 1, 2020September 14, 2020 Ted 0 Comments cost, Countries, Markets, MTG, Pricing

Cost of MTG does vary across countries and continents, but not as much as one might think. There are also strange pricing anomalies that don’t fit the economy.

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Make A Living Buying And Selling MTG Cards?

July 30, 2020August 2, 2020 Ted Finance, Markets, Paper

It’s everyone’s secret fantasy – make a living with your dirty passion. We’ve already discussed about why Magic: the Gathering

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Why are there useless cards on the Reserved List?
Magic: the Gathering Markets & Finance 

Useless Cards In The Reserved List: Why Are They There?

July 17, 2020September 15, 2021 Ted Collecting, Markets, Reserved List

Some cards were out of convenience (early cards that had not been reprinted yet were put on the list). Others were arbitrary, perhaps because they were not aware how powerful newer cards would get.

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Is Magic the Gathering one of the most expensive games?
Markets & Finance Magic: the Gathering 

Why is Magic: the Gathering so Expensive?

July 15, 2020December 16, 2020 Ted Finance, Markets, MTG

In Economics, price is determined by Demand and Supply, and there are several unique factors that affect them. They are: hype for new releases, competitive play results, deck popularity, and being a physical product.

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Can you tell the difference between US and Japanese printings of Magic Cards?
Markets & Finance Magic: the Gathering 

US And Japanese Prints: 4 Huge Differences

July 4, 2020July 29, 2020 Ted Collecting, Markets, MTG, Paper

To be able to tell the difference and have an idea of its print origin, you’ll need a good eye for detail, and some knowledge of the product’s distribution channels.

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Is it worth the gold or gems to get a Mythic pack over a regular booster pack on MTG Arena?
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Are MTG Arena Mythic Packs Worth Your Gold?

October 12, 2022October 17, 2022 Ted 0

There’s a new, exciting toy in MTG Arena – the Mythic pack! It costs more, but is it worth it to get a guaranteed Mythic Rare card? We run the numbers for you.

Looking forward to another year of great sets in Magic the Gathering and Universes Beyond. All set names and details revealed.
Featured News 

All Details, Release Dates for New Magic Sets in 2023 to Celebrate 30 Years!

August 19, 2022August 22, 2022 Ted 0
how to get 39 free codes for MTG Arena
Arena Featured 

All 39 Free Arena Codes to Get You Started With Magic: the Gathering

June 20, 2022November 27, 2022 Ted 0
How to Reach Mythic Rank for the 1st Time in MTG Arena
Advanced Strategy Featured Historic Standard 

How to Reach Mythic Rank for the 1st Time in MTG Arena

October 13, 2021October 19, 2021 Ted
Can You Actually Make Money from a MTG Booster Box?
Featured Insights Markets & Finance 

Can You Actually Make Money from a MTG Booster Box?

November 17, 2020June 10, 2021 Ted 0
11 of the best art in MTG history
Featured Opinion Reviews 

So Beautiful! Our Top 11 MTG Art of All Time

November 10, 2020June 10, 2021 Ted 0

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Celebrate the year of the rabbit with a Rabbit-led MTG Commander Deck.
Commander Deck Ideas Magic: the Gathering 

Celebrate the Rabbit Year with a Preston the Vanisher Commander Combo Deck

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 Digi 0

To celebrate 2023’s Year of the Rabbit, we’re building a new Commander deck helmed by Magic’s latest Legendary rabbit and combo wizard – Preston, the Vanisher!

The best green cards in Magic that will help you draw cards or gain card advantage in the game
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What’s the Best Way for Green to Draw Cards or Gain Advantage in MTG?

December 18, 2022December 18, 2022 Ted 0
Relive the magic in photos: MTG's APAC League Finals for Singapore was held at the Singapore Comic Con
Events Singapore 

See it to Believe It: Magic: the Gathering Makes a Big Showing at Singapore Comic Con 2022

December 11, 2022December 13, 2022 Tap & Sac 0

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