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Cards Mania Has a New Home: Visit Us at cardsmania.fun 🚀

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We’ve Moved Home! 👋 Dear collectors and cardboard connoisseurs, Cards Mania just leveled up. We’ve moved to our own shiny domain: cardsmania.fun . Why the move? Faster reads - less waiting, more ripping. Cleaner layout - your eyes and your PC will thank you. More content - guides, tips, market talk, and a sprinkle of hobby humor. What should you do? Bookmark cardsmania.fun Subscribe on the new site to catch fresh posts Tell a friend who still ships raw cards in a plain envelope Thank you for reading, trading, grading, and geeking out with us. Same Cards Mania energy, new address. See you at cardsmania.fun ! P.S. The blog here stays as an archive, but all new posts live at our new home.
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The Black Lotus

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The Legendary Black Lotus Still the King of Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering has been shaping card gaming history since 1993. But among all the thousands of cards printed, one remains unmatched in power, prestige, and price: the Black Lotus from the Alpha set. The Alpha print of Black Lotus — the hobby’s holy grail What makes Black Lotus so special? It lets players add three mana of any one color to their pool for free. In a game where tempo can win or lose matches, this early boost is incredibly powerful. That’s why it’s been banned in most formats and revered in all. Originally printed in 1993, the Alpha set only produced around 1,100 copies of Black Lotus. Its iconic artwork by Christopher Rush, clean layout, and mind-blowing game impact made it instantly legendary. Over time, it also became a status symbol - a "crown jewel" in any serious Magic collection. Sales history? One pristine Alpha Black Lotus signed by the artist sol...
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