Musician Post Malone recently caused a significant stir among Magic: The Gathering players when he removed the game's exclusive 'The One Ring' card from its display case during a game. The card, a unique artifact from the Lord of the Rings crossover expansion, is reportedly valued at $2 million.
The incident occurred during a Commander gameplay session featured on The Command Zone's YouTube channel, Game Knights. Post Malone, who owns the singular 'The One Ring' card, decided to take it out of its protective casing, a move that visibly distressed the assembled players and co-hosts.
"I'm taking it out of the obnoxious big block, it would ruin Game Knights," Post Malone stated as he opened the case. This action prompted immediate concern from others present. "Wait are you taking it out of the thing? Where are the drinks?" questioned co-host Josh Lee Kwai, recalling a previous incident where a drink was spilled during a recording session.
While the card remained within a smaller protective slab, the general sentiment was one of extreme anxiety. "It should be in a museum or in a vault," remarked co-host Rachel Weeks, expressing the collective fear for the card's safety. Josh Lee Kwai further elaborated on the precarious situation, noting, "Our insurance doesn't cover that card," highlighting the immense financial risk associated with handling such a valuable item outside of secure storage.
The immense value and rarity of 'The One Ring' card make such displays a source of considerable stress for those aware of its worth and the potential for accidents in a casual gaming environment. The situation underscored the abstract nature of value in collectibles, where a piece of cardboard can command an astronomical price, leading to valid concerns about its preservation.