Since 1993, Magic: The Gathering has become one of the world's most popular trading-card games. The TCG continued to remain popular in 2020, and some of its cards were largely more popular than others last year. So, which Magic: The Gathering cards were most popular in terms of purchases in 2020? Here's the top five.
The demand for Magic: The Gathering cards continues to rise. Last month, an Alpha Black Lotus card sold for over half a million dollars. Admittedly, most cards don't sell for that much - which is why the Alpha Black Lotus card made headlines - but the demand for Magic cards is still incredibly high.
Now, thanks to a report of sales from eBay, it's been revealed what the top five most popular cards were for Magic: The Gathering in 2020. These are based on sales of individual cards from January 2020 through December 2020, and it's worth noting that Magic: The Gathering was the fourth-most popular TCG on the auction site last year. While the actual sales numbers of the individual cards weren't shared, they were ranked, letting everyone know which cards took the top spots.
eBay's 5 Most Popular Magic: The Gathering Cards In 2020
While Magic: The Gathering's most powerful cards are usually pretty popular, some of eBay's top five MTG cards may still surprise fans. Taking the fifth spot was Tarmogoyf, a rare card that usually sells for at least $30 on most sites. The fourth spot went to Snapcaster Mage, another rare and useful card that sells for around the same amount. In third place was Swords To Plowshare, which exiles a target creature and gives the controller life equal to that creature's power.
The #2 most popular Magic: The Gathering card in 2020 was Thoughtseize, which can be helpful for countering some of Magic's strongest cards. However, the #1 spot went to Force of Will, a card that can cost $75 or more depending on its condition. This card is played mostly in a competitive format, where decks can get costly, but it's a commander staple which might explain its popularity. While many of these most popular cards are useful, many are bought to complete sets or because of their value to collectors. And as TCG collecting is expected to increase in the future, the value of these cards should keep going up.
It's interesting to see which Magic: The Gathering cards are the most popular based on individual sales. It's a great way for collectors (and sellers) to see trends and predict which cards will sell well in the future. It's also a fun way to know which cards are the most in-demand.
Source: eBay