Finance

More than ever, Magic players are considering which cards are right for them to pick up. With years of Magic finance writing under his belt, here's how Cliff Daigle chooses.

What does a seasoned Magic: the gathering financier think of the 30th Anniversary Countdown Kit? Given that it is stuffed with value, Cliff Daigle is definitely enthused.

Cliff Daigle breaks down the math for Magic's 30th Anniversary set.

Unfinity breaks new ground, even for an un-set. In a time when all sets have special variants and full art lands are commonplace, how much value does Unfinity promise?

Cliff Daigle takes a look at the impacts of reprint activity on high demand staples.

Does Standard rotation still matter in Magic Finance? Cliff Daigle revisits some old cards to find out, and looks ahead to identify some nice pickups for right now.

Summer's a great time for chilling. So why let FOMO make you all anxious? Cliff Daigle has some tips for living through the constant release cycle without losing your mind.

Cliff Daigle runs some numbers around The List changes introduced in Streets of New Capenna. Will prices flatten over time for the chase cards? And what about even Stranger Things?

Part three of Chris Martin's 2021 in review has been released from Patreon jail!

The combined forces of a global pandemix and project booster fun have required sharp speculators to adopt a new rule in order to maximize gains. Are you buying this smart?

Part 2 of Chris Martin's financial review of 2021 continues the deep dive into last year's best opportunities.

Sooner or later, almost all Magic players at least think about selling their collection. Cliff Daigle talks about times he's done so, and understanding which approach is best for you.

Cliff Daigle shares a hierarchy of formats and explains how they relate to price movement or staleness, especially over the last two years.

As well all begin to yet again watch another curve that has nothing to do with mana, Cliff Daigle reflects back on what the pandemic has meant for Magic: the Gathering.

Cliff Daigle is back with another rock solid evaluation of product EV for current Secret Lair drops, and talks about the introduction of "mega-rare" variants.

Cliff Daigle takes a look at some cards worth picking up as in person play begins to pick up across multiple formats.

Sometimes we get common and uncommon Magic cards that are a real finance opportunity. Cliff Daigle explains three hot choices from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt.

Cliff Daigle examines the latest Secret Lairs with an eye on the finance. Is the Out of Time Superdrop worth it?

Every so often it's a good idea to cover some of the finance basics for people just now getting started. Cliff Daigle does so with this month's article.

Cliff Daigle shares his advice on smart pickups across multiple formats, as Magic approaches the return of in-person play, Standard rotation, and strong supplemental products.

These are unprecedented times for Magic Finance, as we see chase cards and special treatments with higher scarcity than ever before. Cliff Daigle discusses lessons learned in this new era.

Cliff Daigle opens up the Mystical Archive, discussing both the wide variety of printings and how pack collation impacts availability of certain cards.

Cliff Daigle amends his rules, adapting to scarcity designed into recent Magic sets like Time Spiral Remastered.

Cliff Daigle is swapping out his fetches and explains how Cardsphere tags help him find the best way to do so.