The Hottest Moving Magic: The Gathering Singles – July 2025 Edition
- Greg Montique
- Jul 22
- 3 min read
It’s been a wild July in the Magic: The Gathering secondary market as players prep for the release of Edge of Eternities. Whether you're a collector, a Commander brewer, or a collector trying to time the market for maximum value, you’ve probably noticed some cards making serious moves.
Let’s dive into the most notable spikes, surprise breakouts, and market movers in Magic: The Gathering singles that have everyone scrambling to check their binders this month.
Budget Breakouts: Big Gains Under $20
Not every card that’s trending upward needs to break the bank. These gems started cheap and saw big value jumps in July. And there seems to be a running theme among all of them...
Gogo, Mysterious Mime (Commander: FINAL FANTASY – Extended Art)
Old Price: ~$5
Now: ~$12.15
Why it’s Hot: C'mon, it's Final Fantasy and the craze isn't even close to calming down. Commander players fell in love with this offbeat copy engine. A surprise buyout in late June sent prices soaring.
Summon: Yojimbo
Old Price: ~$3
Now: ~$6
Why it’s Hot: The rules have been revamped and sagas are having a moment again. This white saga that doubles as removal and recursion has turned into a quiet Commander staple.
Secret Rendezvous (Aerith Showcase Variant)
Old Price: ~$2
Now: ~$10
Why it’s Hot: Letting your opponent draw cards has never looked so pretty. The Aerith-themed artwork made this version a must-have for collectors and the most expensive of the 4 variants.
Clive Rosfield / Vial Smasher the Fierce (Showcase)
Old Price: ~$5
Now: ~$15
Why it’s Hot: Great synergy in Rakdos shells, limited availability, and crossover appeal from Final Fantasy fans created a perfect storm. Plus one of the best partners for commanders like Sakashima of a Thousand Faces.
Big Spenders: The $100+ Movers
These are the jaw-droppers. Reserved List legends and ultra-limited promos that skyrocketed in July. Get ready to break out that wallet!
Underground Sea (Revised)
Gain: +$24
New Price: Starting ~$700 LP
The classic blue-black dual land continues its slow, inevitable march toward four figures. If you blinked, you missed the dip.
Gaea’s Cradle (Urza’s Saga)
Gain: +$43
New Price: Starting ~$900 LP
One of the most iconic green cards in Magic, and a dream in Commander. Still climbing thanks to its Reserved List status and explosive EDH utility. I have a friend who is really sad that he sold his when it was around $300.
Snapcaster Mage – Encore Electromancer (Hatsune Miku Secret Lair)
Gain: +$34
Now: $850+
This mash-up of legacy staple and Miku fandom hit a collector frenzy. Expect continued scarcity to keep prices high with a lot of Secret Lair printings gaining traction this month.
The One Ring (Showcase Scrolls – LOTR)
Gain: +$78
Now: ~$315
Still one of the most powerful and unique cards from the Lord of the Rings set. Competitive and casual demand is keeping this one strong.
Format-Driven Spikes You Might’ve Missed
A few older or obscure cards got a bump thanks to new synergies—especially in Commander.
Tombstone Stairwell (Mirage)
Old Price: ~$20
Now: ~$70
Thanks to Edge of Eternities and new commanders like Sephiroth, this old-school Reserved List card has exploded.
Aura of Dominion (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
Old Price: Bulk
Now: ~$7
Combo players rejoice! Paired with commanders like Kilo, Apogee Mind, this budget uncommon just became a key combo piece and rapid riser.
Agatha’s Soul Cauldron
Old Price: ~$25
Now: ~$65
Dominating both Standard and Commander with its graveyard-activated shenanigans. Expect it to stay hot until rotation or a reprint.
Watchlist Highlights
If you prefer watching the trends play out, check out the MTG Market Movers – July 19th video. They spotlight rising stars like:
Cecil, Dark Knight – creeping up fast thanks to synergy in mono-black Commander decks.
Bristly Bill – not a huge spike yet, but showing signs of potential growth in combo strategies.
So... What’s Causing These Spikes?
There’s a mix of factors at play:
Reserved List = always creeping up
Universes Beyond crossovers (Final Fantasy, LOTR) are creating high collector demand
New Commander combos from Edge of Eternities are fueling unexpected breakouts
Secret Lair drops with low print runs are driving speculative value
Showcase treatments are commanding premiums purely based on art and rarity
Magic: The Gathering Singles: Thoughts for July 2025
Whether you’re flipping cards, building your next Commander deck, or just watching your binder appreciate, this month’s trends are worth noting.
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