Star City Games Pull Serialized #1 Ragavan And They Want Over 6k For It

Serialized or numbered cards are becoming a more and more common occurrence in MTG. This started with the Phyrexian Praetors: Compleat Edition (and subsequent Secret Lair for it) in November of 2021. Next, was the numbered "schematic" retro-framed artifacts from The Brothers' War Set. Then there were the serialized rings from the MTG/LOTR crossover set - With a 001/001 "One Ring", and finally numbered versions of each of the cards within the upcoming Multiverse Legends set, which you can check out the cards/info for here.

The intrigue of serialized or numbered cards come from knowing not only that you have a rare card but knowing exactly how rare it is and which one you have. From a collecting standpoint, they're very sought after. Especially, when it comes to cards that already have some demand - Like, Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer. When something has high demand and a low supply, you have a recipe for a high price tag. How high? Well, around $6,200 as of now. Let's take a look.

Star City Games #1 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

As you can see from the photo above SCG landed not only one of the numbered versions of Ragavan, Nimble Pilfer but the number one copy. Also pictured is the current price that they're asking for it. I have to say, $6200 seems like quite a lot but I'm sure it'll sell. However, these high-valued numbered cards are a relatively new phenomenon and the general prices for them aren't super established. Furthermore, the prices for Multiverse Legends haven't settled either, as the set isn't even out yet.

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All that said, there's no telling what it may be worth in the future. As for this particular card, my guess is that some wealthy collector will quietly acquire it and add it to their collection. As far as this showing up at Star City Games, I'm not surprised and I don't think anyone else is either. When "'The One' One Ring" was spoiled many people joked that it would be a giant store franchise like them that got it. Considering how many cards they lay their hands on, I'm sure more and more of these numbered cards will be opened by stores like this.

Moving into the future, as more and more numbered cards are created, there's a real concern that they'll be worth less and less as the concept becomes less unique. I think the concern has some validity too. However, I think the cards themselves will be a key factor in the value of the cards - Meaning, what cards they choose to do this with. So far, I think WOTC has done a pretty good job in this department. As for the future, who knows? Only time will tell.

Conclusion

Overall, number cards seem to only be getting bigger from here and I think they'll continue to be printed in future sets. That said, as of now, they seem to be doing very well. While I won't be dropping $6,000 on a card anytime soon, I do think the idea of having something truly rare is cool and interesting from a collecting point of view. Furthermore, with numbered cards having such high price tags, we'll probably see Collector Boosters for sets that contain them rising in value.