AceShowbiz - Post Malone surprised both viewers and fellow players by using a $2 million One Ring card during a Game Knights session, Gamefragger reports. The moment captured attention as Malone removed the card from its protective case to play it in a Commander match on The Command Zone’s show.

Polygon detailed that Malone purchased this unique One Ring card directly from Canadian collector Brook Trafton, who originally pulled the card by chance in Whitby, Ontario, three years earlier. Trafton authenticated the card, which was graded Mint 9 by PSA before the sale. The card is the only serialized 001/001 version Wizards of the Coast printed, designed to embody the iconic Ring from J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe. NME also reported that Malone’s investment in the card was roughly $2 million, making it the rarest and most exclusive Magic: The Gathering card ever created.

The One Ring card, part of the 2023 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, grants the player protection from all damage until their next turn and can be tapped to draw cards at the cost of burden counters that impact life totals, Polygon adds. Malone’s choice to play the card—rather than keep it sealed and preserved—was notable, especially since the gaming table had previously seen spilled drinks, raising eyebrows about the card’s safety. Rachel Weeks, co-host of Game Knights, explained that the card’s rarity is unmatched, while fellow co-host Josh Lee Kwai expressed concern because their insurance policy does not cover such a valuable item.

Post Malone is known for hits like "White Iverson" and has appeared in films such as Hilarity for Charity, Spenser Confidential, and Wrath of Man. Beyond music and acting, Malone has a long-standing passion for Magic: The Gathering, collaborating with Wizards of the Coast on Secret Lair drops and hosting charity tournaments.

The Game Knights hosts and viewers were visibly stunned by Malone’s bold move. The risk of handling such a priceless card in casual play underscored the unique excitement of the moment, blending celebrity fandom with the intense passion of Magic’s community. Malone’s successful use of the card helped him turn the game around, culminating in a win that showed the strategic power of owning the rarest card in the game’s history.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Gamefragger.