Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. It is one of the most popular trading card games in the world, with millions of players worldwide. Magic cards are known for their intricate artwork and unique game mechanics, and some of the rarest cards can be worth thousands of dollars.
The most valuable Magic card is the Black Lotus, a card that allows players to gain extra mana (the game's resource) at a cost of sacrificing the card. A mint condition Black Lotus can sell for tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Other valuable Magic cards include the Moxes, the Power Nine, and the dual lands.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first introduced in 1996 and is based on the popular Pokémon video game franchise. The game involves players using various Pokémon cards to battle against each other, with the winner being the first player to knock out all of their opponent's Pokémon.
Like Magic: The Gathering, some Pokémon cards can be worth a lot of money. The most valuable card is the Pikachu Illustrator card, which was only given out to winners of a Japanese illustration contest in 1998. There are only 39 known copies in existence, and they can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Other valuable Pokémon cards include the first edition Charizard, the holographic Mewtwo, and the Shadowless Blastoise.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game was first introduced in Japan in 1999 and gained popularity in the United States in the early 2000s. The game involves players using cards to summon monsters and cast spells in order to defeat their opponent's life points.
While not as valuable as Magic or Pokémon cards, some Yu-Gi-Oh! cards can still fetch a high price. The most valuable card is the 1999 Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which can sell for several thousand dollars. Other valuable cards include the Dark Magician, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon, and the Exodia set.
Dragon Ball Super Card Game
The Dragon Ball Super Card Game was first introduced in Japan in 2017 and is based on the popular Dragon Ball anime and manga series. The game involves players using cards to battle against each other and is similar in gameplay to other trading card games.
While the Dragon Ball Super Card Game is relatively new, some cards have already become quite valuable. The most valuable card is the Secret Rare version of the Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 card, which can sell for hundreds of dollars. Other valuable cards include the SPR version of the Jiren, Fist of Justice card and the SPR version of the Vegito, Energy of the Gods card.
Conclusion
Trading card games can be a fun hobby and a way to connect with other players, but they can also be a way to make money if you have valuable cards in your collection. Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Dragon Ball Super are just a few examples of trading card games that have valuable cards, and there are many more out there. If you're thinking of getting into trading card games, do your research and keep an eye out for rare and valuable cards.
