What does an ordinary Magic card cost?

The vast majority of Magic cards cost under 10 kr — an ordinary card from a recent set typically sits at 2–15 kr. It is the few per cent of sought-after cards that cost 100 kr and up, and a handful of rare cards that go for several thousand.

Why does the same Magic card cost different amounts at different stores?

Stores buy in at different prices and at different times, sit on different stock, and price to their own margins. On top of that they sell cards in different condition: an NM copy costs more than a worn one. That is why the same card can vary threefold between two Norwegian stores on the same day.

What is the trend price on Magic cards?

The trend price is Cardmarket's moving average of actual sales over recent weeks. It is a good starting point for what a card is "worth" on the European market, but it is in euro and does not reflect Norwegian stock — Norwegian store prices normally sit above the trend price because the store takes a margin and you avoid customs and waiting.

Do Magic cards become more valuable over time?

Some do, most do not. Reserved list cards and old cards in good condition have risen steadily, while cards from modern sets with large print runs usually fall after a few months. A reprint can halve a card's price overnight. Buy cards because you want to play with them, not as an investment.

What do Magic cards cost? How a single is priced

Why the same card costs 20 kr at one store and 80 at another: print run, demand, condition, printing and exchange rate — and what you should pay.

Last reviewed 10 August 2026

A Magic card has no fixed price. The same card can cost 25 kr at one Norwegian store and 80 at another on the same day, and the price can halve overnight if the card is reprinted. Here are the factors that actually decide what you pay.

Five things that set the price

Print run. How many copies exist. Cards from small or old sets are more expensive than cards from modern large sets, however good they are.
Demand. Whether the card sees play. A card that suddenly becomes popular in Commander or Modern can double in a week.
Condition. A Near Mint card typically costs 15–40 % more than the same card in Good/Light Played. See the guide to card condition.
Printing and treatment. Foil, extended art, borderless and collector editions cost more than the ordinary printing of the same card.
Exchange rate. Norwegian stores buy in euro and dollars. A weak krone works its way into Norwegian card prices with a few months' delay.

Price levels, roughly

Type of card	Typical price in Norway
Ordinary cards (common/uncommon)	2–15 kr
Played rares	20–150 kr
Sought-after staples	150–800 kr
Reserved list and old power	1,000 kr and up

These are orders of magnitude, not gospel. The only way to know what a given card costs in Norway right now is to check the stores — for example Lightning Bolt, Rhystic Study or Underground Sea.

Trend price versus Norwegian store price

Cardmarket's trend price is a moving average of actual sales in Europe, quoted in euro. It is useful as a reference, but it is not a price you can buy at in Norway. Norwegian store prices generally sit above the trend price, and that is not necessarily expensive: you get the card in a few days, without customs, with a right of complaint, and with postage that is often lower than a single shipment from abroad.

Kortjakt shows the trend price converted to kroner alongside the Norwegian prices, so you can see how big the mark-up actually is. The rate comes from Norges Bank.

When is it worth waiting?

A card's price typically falls in two situations: right after the card is reprinted in a new set, and a few months after a set has been released, when the market is saturated. It typically rises when the card becomes central to a popular format, or when an old set has sold out from distributors.

If you just want to play with the card, speculating is rarely worth it. If you are building an expensive deck, it can be worth checking whether the card is on the list of upcoming reprints before you pay top price.

Frequently asked questions

What does an ordinary Magic card cost?: The vast majority of Magic cards cost under 10 kr — an ordinary card from a recent set typically sits at 2–15 kr. It is the few per cent of sought-after cards that cost 100 kr and up, and a handful of rare cards that go for several thousand.
Why does the same Magic card cost different amounts at different stores?: Stores buy in at different prices and at different times, sit on different stock, and price to their own margins. On top of that they sell cards in different condition: an NM copy costs more than a worn one. That is why the same card can vary threefold between two Norwegian stores on the same day.
What is the trend price on Magic cards?: The trend price is Cardmarket's moving average of actual sales over recent weeks. It is a good starting point for what a card is "worth" on the European market, but it is in euro and does not reflect Norwegian stock — Norwegian store prices normally sit above the trend price because the store takes a margin and you avoid customs and waiting.
Do Magic cards become more valuable over time?: Some do, most do not. Reserved list cards and old cards in good condition have risen steadily, while cards from modern sets with large print runs usually fall after a few months. A reprint can halve a card's price overnight. Buy cards because you want to play with them, not as an investment.