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Most of the multi-million dollar cards, like the Alpha Black Lotus, are protected by the "Reserved List," a promise by Wizards of the Coast never to reprint them, ensuring their status as the ultimate collector's items

Although the price of most booster packs is slightly lower in Japan than it is in the US, premiums and shipping costs must also be factored in

These let you use your phone camera like a barcode scanner, and will automatically identify your cards by name (and in many cases, set) before giving you up-to-date pricing guidelines

Other notable sales: $37,200 Limited Edition Alpha (Fanatics Collect Premier Auction, March 2023) $36,000 Limited Edition Alpha (Heritage Auctions, March 2022) $32,400 Limited Edition Alpha (Fanatics Collect Premier Auction, September 2022) $25,800 Limited Edition Alpha (Fanatics Collect Premium Auction, January 2023) $21,600 Limited Edition Alpha (Heritage Auctions, March 2021) Copy Artifact Copy Artifact is, unsurprisingly, on Magic: The Gatherings Reserved List

The Alphas clearly dominate any list that includes them

PSA grading prices start at $150 per card for Collectors Club members, $250 for the general public , if you want same-day grading at major card shows