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In short: The most valuable Magic: The Gathering cards are driven by a combination of power and scarcity, with the Alpha printing of Black Lotus historically topping the list

Pokemon Cards as an Asset Class The Pokemon card market has matured dramatically

Record-breaking sales, mainstream influencer attention, and a maturing grading ecosystem have pushed high-grade cards into the same conversation as fine art, rare whisky, and vintage comics

This one looks humanoid, but has creepy glowing red eyes, and a row of nasty, mismatched spikes growing down his spine all the way to the tail

Below is the full ranking, from the untouchable grails down to the Pikachus you might actually own

This card starts at $67.50 in HP condition and can skyrocket up to the $200 mark in NM condition, with LP cards offering a significant discount at about $120