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Magic: The GatheringThe Hobbit·#176
My Precious // Allure of Power
RareReleased Aug 14, 2026
Market price
$36.31
Normal
+9.5%$3.14 · 30 days
90d low$30.1090d high$43.27
Price history
$36.31latest
Historical series is estimated until enough real price points are recorded.
| Variant | Low | Market | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | $36.31 | — |
Is it real? Magic authenticity tips
Magic uses a fine rosette dot print pattern and a distinctive card stock that counterfeits struggle to match. A jeweller's loupe is your best friend for high-value cards.
- Rosette print patternUnder a loupe or strong magnification, real cards show a regular rosette dot pattern. Fakes often show a fuzzy, lined, or pixel-grid pattern instead.
- Green-dot / light testHolding many genuine cards to light shows a faint green tint and a sharp blue core line on the edge. A washed-out or grey core line can indicate a fake.
- Card stock & snapGenuine cards have a specific weight, flex and snap. Fakes tend to feel too stiff, too flimsy, too glossy, or unusually slippery.
- Font, borders & set symbolCompare the typeface, mana symbols, set symbol and collector number with a reference. Wrong fonts, blurry text, or colour-shifted borders are red flags.
Red flags
- Price that's far below market for a card this valuable.
- Seller has no grading photos, blurry images, or won't show the back.
- “Proxy”, “custom”, “oripa”, “orica”, or “not for resale” anywhere in the listing.
- Bulk lots of high-value cards from a brand-new or no-feedback seller.
These tips help spot common fakes but aren’t a guarantee. For expensive cards, buy from reputable sellers and consider professional grading/authentication.