The Two Most Expensive Magic: The Gathering Cards Strangely Came Out in 2025

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Dragonstorm and Edge of Eternities demonstrated an abundance of potential for captivating narratives and imaginative settings within MTG‘s multiverse. The introduction of the universe Final Fantasy in Universes Beyond has further showcased significant potential in Standard play. Given the high cost of many products, it’s understandable that these sets may produce expensive cards; however, one might not anticipate the extent of it with the 2025 releases featuring particularly pricey cards.

Despite its long history dating back to 1993 and the abundance of valuable cards, surprisingly, the two most costly ones in the current market were only printed this year. This fact might come as a shock given that iconic cards like a collector’s edition Black Lotus from Magic: The Gathering can fetch between $2,800 to $3,000 for a single copy. Yet, the game has consistently had high-priced cards – for instance, a Standard deck featuring Vivi from Magic: The Gathering cost around $800. However, when it comes to current market prices, two other Final Fantasy cards have stolen the spotlight as the most expensive ones available.

We focus on selling cards at their current market price, not on rare, unique items such as high-graded Alpha cards or cards from older collections.

Magic: The Gathering’s Most Expensive Cards Are From Final Fantasy

Among the costliest Magic: The Gathering cards throughout history, standouts such as The One Ring from the Lord of the Rings set, which fetched a staggering $2 million at auction and could potentially appreciate further in value, are notable exceptions. Generally, though, you might encounter quite expensive cards online, but many of them are vintage cards, limited playtest versions, or pristine editions like the Black Lotus.

The mentioned cards aren’t widely accessible to the general public; however, in 2025, two exceptionally scarce and high-value cards associated with MTG’s Final Fantasy set were launched. Although they remain exclusive, these specific cards can be acquired if one is determined enough, and they are:

  • Traveling Chocobo (Black) – Borderless, Japanese exclusive: cheapest listing for $7,500 on TCGPlayer, $12,120 average listing
  • Cloud, Midgar Mercenary – Pro Tour Promo: cheapest listing for $800 on TCGPlayer, $3,775 average listing

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Though these cards are indeed hard to find, they cannot be considered truly “one-of-a-kind,” given that multiple examples have been produced very recently and some people possess them. However, the same doesn’t quite apply to, say, a PSA 10 Time Walk card sold for $63,000 or a PSA-10 MTG Black Lotus sold for $3 million. These rare versions of older cards are not something you’d casually stumble upon and they stand in a league of their own.

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In contrast to earlier releases, the Traveling Chocobo (Black) and Cloud, known as Midgar Mercenary, are now available both online and physically, making them easier for even non-fans to appreciate. Although their cost might be high, their value is often recognized, ensuring accessibility. For instance, on TCGPlayer, the third most expensive card is an Unlimited Edition of Mox Sapphire, with an average price of $3,400 for a well-used version, and it can escalate to over $5,000 when almost mint condition, depending on availability.

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2025-08-28 22:08