How can I tell what set my Magic cards are from?
Most Magic cards have an expansion symbol in their center-right, below the illustration. This symbol tells you which set the card is from.
How can I tell if my Magic cards worth anything?
When a set (also known as an expansion or edition) is printed, some cards get less copies than others, making some cards worth more than others. You can tell what rarity a card is by looking at the color of the set symbol, found under the art to the right.
How can you tell the difference between 3rd and unlimited editions?
While it is possible to distinguish Unlimited cards from Revised cards by just looking at the text (wording and type set) the cards from both sets are more easily distinguished by comparing the borders of the cards. The picture frame of Unlimited cards has a beveled edge which Revised cards have not.
What do the symbols on MTG cards mean?
107.4. 107.4a There are five primary colored mana symbols: {W} is white, {U} blue, {B} black, {R} red, and {G} green. These symbols are used to represent colored mana, and also to represent colored mana in costs.
How can you tell if a Magic card is Alpha or Beta?
ALPHA cards are black bordered and have very very rounded edges (2mm radius) compared to all other kinds of magic cards (1mm radius). Just pick up a black bordered card and overlay them on top of each other. If the corners are VERY different then you have ALPHA, otherwise you have BETA.
How do I know if my Magic card is revised or unlimited?
Lighter and Darker Colors A very common way of telling the difference between an Unlimited and Revised version of a card is to compare how dark or bright the colors of the card are. As a general rule, the Unlimited version of an MTG card will have darker art and coloring compared to a Revised version of the same card.
What is the best way to sell Magic cards?
The Best Ways to Sell Magic Cards
- Locally (trading, selling)
- Buylisting (to a local or online store, or at events)
- Marketplaces (Ebay, TCGplayer, etc)