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Source imageReporting & analysisThe $3 million Alpha Black Lotus belongs in a carefully labeled history
CGC’s April 2024 announcement documents a private transaction, not a universal price for Black Lotus.
Editorial illustration · not a source photographReporting & analysisReality Fracture on Arena: September 29 release, October prize event
The digital set arrives September 29. A separate Arena Direct competition offers physical Collector Booster boxes, with entry, eligibility and prize-claim conditions.
Editorial illustration · not a source photographReporting & analysisAlchemy: Reality Fracture’s scheduled release and the format’s retirement are separate dates
October 13 is the announced release date for the last planned Alchemy set. The format’s February 2027 retirement does not mean its digital-only cards are scheduled for deletion.
Editorial illustrationCollecting guidePhysical, vaulted or digital-only: three ways to collect cards
Understand the collectible behind the screen and choose the ownership model that suits how you like to collect.
Editorial illustrationCollecting guideHow to build and manage a digital card collection
Choose a digital collecting goal, track editions and game rules, and distinguish in-game items from tokens and vaulted physical cards.
Editorial illustrationDigital collecting guidePokémon TCG Pocket
A mobile Pokémon collection and battle game with digital pack openings, immersive artwork and in-game trading.
Editorial illustrationDigital collecting guideTopps BUNT
A digital MLB card collection with pack releases, trading, crafting and scoring contests.
Editorial illustrationDigital collecting guideSorare
Licensed digital player cards used for fantasy sports, collecting and marketplace trading.
Editorial illustrationDigital collecting guideGods Unchained
A competitive deck-building game with free starter cards, expansion packs and eligible cards that can be traded on supported marketplaces.