As TCG Magic: The Gathering still comes up with something special after 30 years to ignite the collecting passion of fans. A special card will only be printed once, and collectors spare no expense or effort to secure “their treasure.”
What is this card about? On June 23, 2023, the highly anticipated crossover of Magic: The Gathering and The Lord of the Rings will be released. In addition to familiar characters from Middle-earth, the edition also includes a very special treasure:
The “The 1 of 1 Ring” is a card that will only be printed once, making it a true unique piece. Collector hearts are already racing at the sight of the borderless illustration that shines in foil printing – and especially because of the serial number 001 of 001.
The well-known collector Dan Brock has already put a bounty of $100,000 on the card. However, he clarified that this was only a “starting price” meant to get people talking.
1 Million Dollars for The One Card
This is the current price development: The unique card has not yet been released, but collectors are already outbidding each other. Football player Cassius Marsh just raised his bid from $150,000 to half a million but has already been outbid (via Twitter).
Dave & Adam’s, a company that has been dealing in collectible cards, comics, and signed memorabilia for 30 years, has now put a bounty of one million dollars on the card.
The offer is valid only until July 17 – by then, the card must be found.
Conveniently, Dave & Adams is also selling the matching booster boxes in which the valuable card can be found – at a pre-order price of $424.95, which is just under €395. With 12 packs per box, that makes almost 33 euros per booster.
This price is indeed significantly higher than what one would normally pay for regular boosters, but not unusual for special editions.
For Dave & Adam’s, this is a win-win situation, as they profit from the sold boxes and might not even have to pay out the bounty – for example, if the lucky finder does not want to sell, only contacts after July 17, or there is simply a better offer by then.
Card shop makes unusual offer
Are there any other offers? There are indeed. LOTR fans, who are less concerned about money and more about the flavor, might also enjoy the “bounty” from Moxie Card Shop.
Because they are offering to meet around a cozy campfire with costumes and snacks and to let the card go up in flames together – as it should be.
Whoever finds the card hopefully does not make the mistake of showing it on YouTube beforehand. Because then the Wizards of the Coast will quickly become unpleasant and send the infamous Pinkertons after the supposed lucky finder.
