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All card enthusiasts and collectors will find at UFE a specialist as passionate as they are, who will be able to respond to appraisal requests and also inform investors about market trends, public and private sales. Given the enthusiasm of an ultra-dynamic market and the amount of auction prices, it goes without saying that counterfeits are numerous and highly sophisticated. MORE THAN EVER IN A SALE OR PURCHASE OF ITEMS, APPRAISAL IS ESSENTIAL: 1/ TO GUARANTEE AUTHENTICITY 2/ TO GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF A PRICE WITHIN AN EXTREMELY VOLATILE MARKET. List of main collectible card games:
  • Anachronism
  • Call of Cthulhu, successor to Mythos
  • Arc System
  • Battletech
  • Code Lyoko CCG
  • Doomtown based on the Deadlands role-playing game
  • Digimon
  • Dragon Ball Z CCG
  • Duel Masters
  • Guildes based on the role-playing game of the same name
  • HerosDeï
  • Intervention Divine, 1st French collectible card game, a license of the Croc role-playing game, In Nomine Satanis/Magna Veritas
  • Kabal, inspired by Nephilim (role-playing game)
  • Lanfeust
  • Legend of the Five Rings
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Mythos CCG
  • Naruto CCG
  • Netrunner
  • Pirates of the Spanish Main
  • Pokémon Trading Card Game (Pokémon TCG)
  • RS360 (Le Monde des Riders)
  • Shadowrun
  • Spellfire
  • The Spoils Tournament Card Games
  • Star Wars
  • A Game of Thrones
  • Universal Fighting System (UFS)
  • Vampire: the Eternal Struggle (VTES, V:TES or V:tES)
  • Wakfu TCG
  • World of Warcraft (collectible card game)
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
  • Zoondo
The mechanism of these games may be reminiscent of Mille Bornes. The first game of this type was Magic: The Gathering, published by Wizards of the Coast starting in 1993. In most cases, the game is played by drawing cards and playing turn by turn. Many very young people, less young people, and adults enter these incredible universes and wish to complete their collections. There are numerous collectible card games in the world. The 5 most sought-after collectible card games, considered the most popular:

Pokémon

Release date of the first Pokémon cards: October 1996. First expansion of Pokémon TCG: Base Set. Latest expansion of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet. Iconic card of the franchise: Charizard 04/102.

Magic the Gathering

Release date of the first Magic cards: August 1993. First expansion of Magic TCG: Alpha Limited Edition. Latest expansion of Magic TCG: March of the Machine. Iconic card of the franchise: Black Lotus 232/295.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Release date of the first Yu-Gi-Oh! cards: February 1999. First expansion of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG: Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon. Latest expansion of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG: Photon Hypernova. Iconic card of the franchise: Blue-Eyes White Dragon LOB-001 1st Edition.

One Piece

Release date of the first One Piece cards: July 2022. First expansion of One Piece TCG: Romance Dawn. Latest expansion of One Piece TCG: Paramount War. Iconic card of the franchise: Monkey.D.Luffy (ST01-001).

Naruto Kayou

Release date of the first Naruto Kayou cards: late 2023. Iconic card of the franchise: Gaara NR-005 T3W2.   In conclusion, the evolution of collectible cards has been marked by innovation, expansion, and diversification. From the first Magic cards to the most recent franchises, collectible cards have captured the imagination of fans and players worldwide. As new trends and technologies continue to emerge, the future of collectible cards promises to be just as exciting and dynamic as its rich and varied history. However, it is important to know that numerous counterfeits exist that only experienced experts who have the ability to manage extensive archives and examine original specimens in all their details can detect.

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