Post Malone Says He Spent $800,000 on a Magic: The Gathering Card
Modern celebrities are much more open about their respective fandoms, whether it's Joe Manganiello's outspoken love of Dungeons and Dragons or Stephen Colbert schooling guests about the world of Lord of the Rings. Post Malone is another such celebrity who regularly talks about his love of the popular trading card game, Magic The Gathering, openly discussing the money he spends on cards, whether it be newer sets or sought-after classics. It was the latter he spent an exorbitant amount on, telling radio host Howard Stern he recently spent $800,000 on one of the most popular cards in the card game's history.
Magic The Gathering is widely considered the first modern trading card game, with Wizards of the Coast releasing the very first set in 1993 to massive success. The game pits players against each other in various game types, such as a typical 1v1 game or the more complex Commander playstyle, with decks constructed using up to five colors offering unique abilities and creatures.
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As mentioned above, Post Malone was recently a guest on The Howard Stern Show to promote his latest album, Twelve Carat Toothache, and his 2022 tour when admitted to his big-dollar Magic purchase. Post was talking about a typical day of recording, saying after he wakes up later in the day he will typically play Apex Legends or check out Magic The Gathering cards. Stern then asked what the most expensive card he ever purchased was, to which Post said he spent $800,000 on an «artist print, Chris Rush-signed Black Lotus.»
The Black Lotus is widely considered the single-most expensive and sought-after non-promotional card in Magic The Gathering's history. It was common in the early Alpha and
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