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Fan opens vintage Magic card set on camera, finds rare card worth $30K

Find out what happens when a fan finds an ultra-rare card from 1993.

Ben Gourlay

Movie Reviewer

Published Oct 15, 2014 1:39 AM CDT
Updated Nov 3, 2020 12:14 PM CST

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The CCG Magic: The Gathering has had a long shelf life following its release in 1993, which continues to bring in new fans for the traditional game. Recording an unboxing style YouTube video for a vintage set of cards from 1993, the auction house/ fan site VintageMagic was taken aback when the set unveiled a rare card called 'The Black Lotus'. Another copy of the card sold recently for nearly $28,000 USD.

Fan opens vintage Magic card set on camera, finds rare card worth $30K | TweakTown.com

Just over 1100 copies of this card were originally printed, with most in the hands of cashed-up collectors. I wonder how many continue to be tied up in sealed sets around the world?

Ben Gourlay

Movie Reviewer

Ben joined the TweakTown team in 2008 and has since reviewed 100s of movies. Ben is based in Australia and has covered entertainment news and reviews since 2002. A student of film, Ben brings a wide understanding of the medium to the latest happenings in entertainment circles and the latest blockbuster theatrical reviews.