Post Malone Used His $2 Million Lord Of The Rings Card In An Actual Game Of Magic

I admire Post Malone more than other celebrity card collectors because he actually plays with his cards. In a recent episode of Game Knights, a Magic: The Gathering Actual Play series on YouTube, the rapper pulled out his exclusive “The One Ring” card—the sole print of its kind by Wizards of the Coast, which he bought for over $2 million—removed it partially from its protective slab on a table that had previously been exposed to spilled drinks, and used it in a live game.

In that very moment, Post Malone demonstrated that he was not just a collector but an active participant, deploying the legendary card in a real Magic: The Gathering match.

The 1‑of‑1 card was acquired from a Toronto collector in 2023 for a staggering $2 million, cementing its status as a rare artifact.

Beyond this high‑profile purchase, Post Malone has also collaborated on Secret Lair drops and hosted charity tournaments, underscoring his deep commitment to the game—an authenticity that sets him apart from other celebrity enthusiasts, such as the Pokémon fan Logan Paul.

While Posty showcased the One Ring in action (his deck is available online), the real standout was Rachel Weeks with her Notary Hobbits deck. She leveraged Notary Hobbits’ copy ability and turned other hobbits into mana. Coupled with a card that massively boosted her mana, she deployed a spell that could wipe opponents’ creatures and harvest graveyard cards for free. With the graveyard feeding her deck and an explosive mana engine, she could unleash powerful creatures and a host of disruptive combos, making her the dominant threat for a significant portion of the match—much to the delight of my green‑mana, big‑creature aficionado.

I admit I’m being swayed. I’m not a Commander veteran; I find the format too long and daunting, preferring the tighter, more creative limits of draft and sealed. Yet watching this broadcast and witnessing the sheer breadth of possibilities when building from Commander’s near‑unlimited card pool is irresistibly alluring—much like the One Ring itself.

It was a pleasure to watch Post Malone navigate the early turns of Commander, struggling as his opponents mocked his lone creature that he couldn’t effectively deploy. Then, when he revealed the One Ring, granting him immunity from all damage, the game shifted dramatically. The initial chaos dissolved into a coherent strategy, bolstered by a few fortunate topdeck draws. (Remember to pay the mana tax for Rhystic Study!) Post Malone ultimately secured victory, though I must retract my admiration because I simply don’t respect mono‑blue players. Apologies.