Magic: The Gathering offers a vast secondary market, while Yu-Gi-Oh! is more affordable on average but has potential for high-value finds. Flesh and Blood is an expensive option, but reprints and budget decks are making it more accessible.
| Metric | Magic: The Gathering | Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game | Flesh and Blood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Price (Singles) | Average $0.15-$0.30, but playable cards range from $0.005 to $30,000 | $0.16 (average). Prices range from a few cents to millions of dollars for rare cards like Tournament Black Luster Soldier (~$9,000,000). Most cards are worth between $0.1 to $200. | Prices for singles can be high, with some competitive cards exceeding $15. First edition cards, especially "cold foil" versions, can command very high prices. |
| Tournament Legality | Not available | Not available | Has a "Living Legend" rotation, where some heroes are retired after a certain level of success. |
| pros | Singles are the best way to acquire cards due to the game's popularity and secondary market. Foil versions are typically 60% to 100% more expensive than non-foil versions. TCGplayer is a popular online marketplace. | First Edition cards are typically worth more than unlimited editions. TCGplayer is a popular marketplace in North America. Tier Zero Games and Cardmarket are good options in Europe. | Budget options available with Armory Decks or the "Around the Table" set. Reprints of important cards have made the singles market more appealing to new players. Easier to build a competent budget deck than in the past. |
| cons | Prices of singles are dropping while booster prices rise. Prices can fluctuate significantly. Bulk card quality can be mixed. | The constant reprinting of cards tends to keep the overall singles market low. Condition is critical for card value. | Often considered an expensive TCG. Prices for singles can be high. |
| overall | Not available | Not available | Not available |