The One Ring – Post Malone's $2 million Magic card

In the summer of 2023, a Magic: The Gathering card caused a worldwide stir: The One Ring —a unique piece from the Universes Beyond: Tales of Middle-earth set—sold for a whopping $2 million . The buyer? None other than musician and Magic fan Post Malone .

One ring, they all in bondage!

This card is the only version of "The One Ring," serial number 001/001 , printed with foil Elvish inscription. It was found exclusively in a Collector Booster—and only once worldwide.

The buyer: Post Malone

Famous musician and avowed Magic fan Post Malone purchased the card directly from its finder, Canadian Brook Trafton. According to multiple reports, the card sold for approximately $2,000,000 , making it the most expensive Magic card of all time .

“This is my dream come true… it's literally a moment straight out of a fairy tale.”
– Brook Trafton (Cardholder & Seller)

Why is this card so special?

• One-time edition: The card was printed only once. printed – truly unique.
• Lord of the Rings meets Magic: The iconic motif from Tolkien's world also makes it culturally significant for all Lord of the Rings fans.
• Perfect Condition: The card received a PSA 9 rating, which is almost perfect.
• Celebrity buyer: The hype was further fueled by the well-known singer and musician Post Malone.

Is the map playable?

Yes, The One Ring can be played in Commander and other formats. It offers powerful abilities like card draw and protection from damage—but it's not an autowin and can certainly be removed from the game.

Community reactions

The Magic community was thrilled. Post Malone's gesture was celebrated on Reddit and Twitter. Many players see it as proof of the passion and identification with the hobby.

Conclusion: A historic moment for Magic

With the sale of The One Ring, Magic: The Gathering has finally ascended to the Olympus of collectible card games. The connection to a cultural giant like Lord of the Rings —combined with a passionate buyer like Post Malone—makes this card a true piece of pop culture history.

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