In Magic: The Gathering, the "M" rarity — also known as Mythic Rare — represents some of the most powerful, iconic, and sought-after cards in the game. When you combine Mythic Rare status with ultra-premium treatments like serial numbered prints, borderless art, and exclusive regional variants, prices can skyrocket into the thousands. Here are the five most expensive M-rarity cards on the market right now.
#1. Paths of the Dead - Cavern of Souls (Serial Numbered)
This stunning serial numbered version of Cavern of Souls from Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth sits at the very top of the market. Serial numbered cards are printed in extremely limited quantities, often fewer than 100 copies, making them among the rarest collectibles in all of Magic. The combination of Cavern of Souls' competitive staple status and this unique treatment pushes it to an eye-watering $10,000.
#2. Aragorn, the Uniter (Borderless Poster) (Serial Numbered)
Aragorn, the Uniter's borderless poster serial numbered treatment brings Middle-earth to life in spectacular fashion. As one of the flagship cards of the Lord of the Rings crossover set, this card commands massive collector attention, sitting at $8,000 and appealing to both Magic players and Tolkien fans alike.
#3. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Japanese Exclusive)
Hailing from the highly anticipated FINAL FANTASY set, this Japanese exclusive borderless Traveling Chocobo is already one of the most coveted cards in recent memory. Regional exclusivity sharply limits supply, driving its price to $5,950 and making it a must-have for collectors worldwide.
#4. Cavern of Souls (Borderless)
The borderless treatment of Cavern of Souls from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan showcases one of Magic's most powerful and eternally playable lands. Heavily played across Modern, Pioneer, and Legacy formats, demand for premium versions of this card never fades, keeping its price firmly at $4,900.
#5. Barrow-Downs - Bojuka Bog (Serial Numbered)
Another serial numbered gem from Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, this version of the graveyard-hate staple Bojuka Bog rounds out the top five at $4,000. Its extreme scarcity as a serial numbered card elevates a commonly played utility land into a true high-end collectible.
The market for premium Mythic Rare cards continues to climb as Wizards of the Coast introduces increasingly exclusive treatments. Serial numbered cards, regional exclusives, and high-profile crossover sets have redefined what collectors are willing to spend. With new sets like FINAL FANTASY entering the fold, expect the ceiling on top-tier Mythic Rare prices to keep rising in the months and years ahead.