Rapper and producer Post Malone recently made major Magic: The Gathering history. He dropped a whopping $2 million on Azusa, Lost but Seeking, a super rare card from the popular card game. This card is reportedly the most expensive one ever sold.
For those unfamiliar, Magic: The Gathering (often referred to as MTG) is a two-player strategy card game that was first released in 1993. The object of the game is to reduce your opponent’s life points to zero. Players use a deck of cards that represent various magical spells and lands. Players use the cards to cast spells, summon creatures, and gain control of their opponent’s resources.
One of the rarest cards in Magic: The Gathering is Azusa, Lost but Seeking. It was released in 2006 as part of the popular Saviors of Kamigawa expansion. The card is incredibly rare and commands top dollar in collector’s circles. In 2019, it sold for $27,000.
But one collector has gone above and beyond. Post Malone recently purchased the card for a record-breaking $2 million. According to TMZ, the purchase was made through Nate Sanders Auctions. It was a private sale, and the details of the deal are unknown.
The purchase is no surprise. Post Malone is no stranger to Magic: The Gathering. He is a known fan of the card game, and role-plays the game with his friends in his spare time. In 2018, he even hosted a Magic: The Gathering tournament at the Rolling Loud Music Festival.
Post Malone’s purchase of the card has made history in the world of Magic: The Gathering. It is now the most expensive card ever sold, beating the previous record of $87,000. Post Malone’s purchase has opened the door for even more expensive cards to be sold in the future.
It’s clear that Post Malone has an appreciation and passion for Magic: The Gathering. His purchase of this rare card is proof of his enthusiasm and dedication to the card game. It is a reminder to all collectors of the potential of Magic: The Gathering cards and the value they can hold.
