Black Lotus
Widely regarded as the most iconic card in existence, its unparalleled power and extreme scarcity in early sets make it the pinnacle of any collection.
Magic: The Gathering
& the people who collect them
Browse public cards added by real collectors. Search the catalog from the bar above, dig into the lore, and see who's collecting what.
Lore
The story of Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering transformed gaming in 1993 by introducing the trading card game format, where the deck itself becomes a reflection of the player's strategy and personal taste. Collectors are drawn to the intersection of intricate fantasy art, deep strategic complexity, and the historical scarcity of early print runs. Beyond the tabletop, the hobby fosters a global community united by the thrill of the hunt for iconic pieces of gaming history.
1993–1994
The inception of the game, defined by the limited print runs of Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited sets that established the hobby's foundation.
1995–1999
A period of rapid expansion and the introduction of distinct expansion sets, marked by the shift from white-bordered to black-bordered collectible card structures.
2000s
The game matured with stable competitive formats and the establishment of the Reserved List, a policy protecting the collectibility of early cards by pledging not to reprint them.
2010s–Present
An era defined by global digital integration, premium collector boosters, and the rise of high-end art variants that cater to both players and investors.
Grail hunt
The rarest cards
The cards collectors whisper about — the legendary finds that define the hobby.
Ancestral Recall
Part of the Power Nine, this card represents the highest efficiency in card draw mechanics and is a cornerstone of vintage competitive play.
Time Walk
Prized for its ability to grant an extra turn for a low cost, this card is a centerpiece of the game's most powerful historical era.
Timetwister
As the only member of the Power Nine that is legal in some specific formats, it maintains high demand among both serious players and dedicated collectors.
Shichifukujin Dragon
A unique, one-of-a-kind card created as a promotional prize, representing the absolute ceiling of rarity within the game's history.
Rarity notes come from general collector knowledge — not from collecto.rs collection data.
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Active magic: the gathering collectors
Real collectors with public cards on collecto.rs — each card links straight to their shelves.
David Fefferman
@David
762
cards
Carnivorous plant grower, vintage & 151 Pokemon TCG enthusiast, comic collector (Spawn!) & record dabbler.
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Gordon MacLean
@g.maclean.soils.and.spells
18
cards
Retired landscaper living in rural Ontario. Spending my golden years chasing rare Magic cards and keeping my greenhouse crowded with tropicals. If I'm not in the garden, I'm at the local Salvation Army digging through bins.
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Dante Santos
@dante_builds_decks
16
cards
Electrical tech by day. I spend my weekends sorting Magic cards and hunting for physical film copies. Living in a crowded Manila apartment, so I keep my collection compact and organized under my bed. Keeps me sane.
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About
Magic: The Gathering on collecto.rs
Magic: The Gathering on collecto.rs are catalogued against Scryfall, so the catalog stays consistent with the canonical source while every collector's copy can layer on personal condition, edition, and acquisition data. 796 public cards are catalogued across 3 collectors. Collections stay private by default; you choose what to make public.
Good to know
Questions collectors ask
The basics on collecting cards and how discovery works here.
What is collecto.rs for Magic: The Gathering?
collecto.rs is a free, structured catalog for magic: the gathering collectors. 796 public cards are tracked across 3 collectors today, each with their own photos, notes, and acquisition history.
Where does the Magic: The Gathering catalog data come from?
The Magic: The Gathering catalog is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog metadata stays canonical and consistent across every collector who owns the same card; your own copy keeps its own condition, edition, and acquisition data on top.
Is tracking magic: the gathering free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Sign up with Google, Apple, or Facebook — there's no paid tier required to catalog your cards, upload photos, or share collections publicly.
Can I keep my magic: the gathering collection private?
Yes. Every collection on collecto.rs starts private. You can publish individual collections or items selectively, and unpublish at any time. Public collections are what powers the activity feeds on this page.
How does collecto.rs handle duplicate cards?
Each card you add is a distinct item — collectors often own multiple copies (different conditions, editions, or grades). Catalog-level identity is shared across collectors, so duplicates are counted at your collection level, not the catalog level.
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