It is no secret that certain cards in are incredibly valuable, and one sold for forty thousand dollars on eBay back in July 2024. Thanks to the recognizable Disney brand, this recent newcomer to the trading card game scene has had over 100,000 global players since its inception, and after the reveals at D23, even more people are joining in the hopes of being able to collect cards featuring their favorite characters. However, it appears that this very profitable card does not feature a single Disney character at all.
The card in question is a misprinted enchanted black card with only the word visible on it being "." Although such occurrences are extremely rare, misprints do occasionally happen during trading card production, creating rare unplayable cards, and they sometimes make it past quality control and into customers' hands. Although it may seem odd at first glance, there are many notable reasons as to why this particular card was able to be sold for such a large sum of money.
In the trading card community, misprinted cards can hold high value, and the inclusion of the popular brand especially contributes to how much this card is worth. In the community specifically, enchanted cards are the highest rarity cards that can be found in packs, and they are highly valued because they feature both unique, borderless artwork and a special foil. The final factor that contributes to this card's value is the fact that it was graded, meaning that its condition has been assessed by a third party, after which it is given a score on a 1-10 scale that determines its overall worth.
Here is a list of what the numbers on the PSA grading scale mean:
10
Gem Mint. The card is in perfect condition.
9
Mint. The card is in superb condition with only very minor stains or flawed borders.
8
Near-Mint Mint. The card has light scratches and/or light fraying on one or two corners.
7
Near-Mint. The card has light scratches and/or fraying on multiple corners.
6
Excellent-Mint. The
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