This is the home for Magic: The Gathering singles at K&N Gaming — thousands of individual MTG cards for every format, from Standard staples and Commander all-stars to Modern and Pioneer workhorses and the collector chase cards that set the ceiling. Buying singles is the smartest way to get exactly the cards you need at the best value, and this page is your starting point. Every single is hand-graded to TCGplayer condition standards and described honestly, packed with care, and shipped fast. We're a TCGplayer Pro Seller with 24,000+ verified 5-star reviews and 90,000+ orders shipped — a real, permanent store, not a flipper. Free shipping on orders over $100.
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Why buy Magic singles here
When you buy a single, you get the exact card you're after — no gambling on a pack, no duplicates you don't need. That's the best value in the hobby for building and upgrading decks. The catch with buying singles online is trust: condition has to be accurate and the card has to arrive safe. That's where we come in.
- Graded to standard, honestly. Every card is hand-graded to TCGplayer condition standards (Near Mint, Lightly Played, and so on) and described the way it actually looks.
- Packed to arrive perfect. Cards ship sleeved and protected, in the condition described, shipped fast.
- Proven track record. 24,000+ verified 5-star reviews and 90,000+ orders shipped as a TCGplayer Pro Seller.
- Fresh inventory constantly. We open and buy collections every week, so new singles land here often — and if you have cards to move, we buy them too.
Singles for every Magic format
Magic is really a dozen games under one name, and each format asks for different cards. Here's how to think about shopping singles for the way you actually play:
| Format | What it is | How to buy smart |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | The current rotating format — only the newest sets are legal. | Buy the staples from recent sets; they see the most play while they're legal, then flow into Pioneer. |
| Commander | The most popular way to play — 100-card singleton, multiplayer. | Build around a commander you love. Singles let you grab the exact legends, ramp, and removal your deck wants. |
| Modern | High-power, non-rotating — years of sets are legal. | Modern staples hold their value because they stay legal. Buy the cards that see play across many decks. |
| Pioneer | Non-rotating from a fixed starting point — a deep, healthy pool. | A great value format: lots of strong cards that have aged out of Standard are affordable as singles. |
Play Pauper, Legacy, or just kitchen-table Magic? Singles still win — you buy only the cards your deck needs. Ready to build? Start with Commander singles, our most popular format, or browse every Magic single we have in stock.
A note on Universes Beyond. Crossover sets like Marvel, The Lord of the Rings, and Doctor Who bring beloved characters into Magic as fully playable cards. They're some of the most-shopped singles we carry — both as Commander pieces and as collector chase cards — and singles are the easiest way to grab the exact character or treatment you want without chasing packs.
Magic rarities and card treatments, explained
Modern Magic sets print the same card in several rarities and finishes, and the differences change both price and look. Knowing the terms helps you buy exactly what you want — the version that plays the same for less, or the premium treatment you're chasing.
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common, uncommon, rare, and mythic rare — shown by the set-symbol color. Rarer doesn't always mean better in play; many format staples are commons and uncommons. |
| Foil / non-foil | Foils have a shiny finish and a small premium. Non-foils play identically for less — an easy way to save on a deck. |
| Showcase / borderless | Alternate frames and full-art borders that look striking in a deck. Same card, collector-favorite look. |
| Extended art | The art stretches to the card edges. A popular middle ground between standard and borderless. |
| Collector / surge / special foils | Premium foil treatments found mostly in Collector Boosters — the chase versions for collectors. |
The upshot: if you're building a deck, a standard non-foil printing does the job for the best value. If you love the look or you're collecting, the showcase, borderless, and collector treatments are there for you. Buy the version that fits what you're doing.
Shop Magic singles by set
Chasing cards from a specific release? The fastest way to shop is by set. Our Browse MTG Sets hub lists every set we carry with its own collection page, so you can jump straight to the singles you want. A few of the sets players are shopping most right now:
- Bloomburrow — the animal-folk world that's become a Commander favorite, packed with typal payoffs.
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan — dinosaurs, vampires, and merfolk, with deep collector treatments.
- Marvel Super Heroes — the Universes Beyond crossover bringing Marvel's roster to Magic.
See the full list on the Browse MTG Sets hub — every set, one click away.
The staples worth building around
Whatever you're building, most great Magic decks lean on a few categories of cards. When you shop singles, these are the roles worth investing in first — they show up across archetypes and hold their value because they stay useful:
- Removal. Efficient answers to creatures and threats are the backbone of every format. Flexible, reprinted removal is a smart first buy.
- Ramp and mana rocks. Cards that accelerate your mana — especially in Commander — let your deck do more, sooner. Staple rocks see play in hundreds of decks.
- Card draw and advantage. Refilling your hand keeps you in the game. These engines are worth owning across multiple decks.
- Lands. Dual lands, fetches, and utility lands are quietly the most reused cards you'll buy — they slot into any deck of the right colors and rarely lose relevance.
Because these staples get reprinted and stay legal, they tend to be the most durable value in your collection. Buy them once as singles and they'll serve deck after deck.
Playsets, upgrades, and buying for the long haul
Constructed players usually want a playset — four copies of a card, the maximum a deck can run. Singles make that easy and affordable: buy exactly four, in the condition you want, instead of opening packs and hoping. Commander players want singletons — one copy each — and singles are the only sensible way to assemble a 99-card deck of exactly the cards you chose. Either way, buying singles means every dollar goes toward a card you'll actually sleeve up and play.
Singles vs. sealed: which is right for you?
Both are great — it just depends on what you want out of the purchase. Neither one is the "correct" choice.
- Buy singles when you know what you need. Building or upgrading a deck, completing a set, or chasing one specific card? Singles get you exactly that, for the best value, with no luck involved.
- Buy sealed for the experience. Nothing beats cracking packs — the thrill of the pull, drafting with friends, or holding a box for the long haul. If the opening is the point, go sealed.
Plenty of players do both: crack a box for fun, then fill the gaps with singles. Browse our Magic: The Gathering sealed product any time.
How to spend smart on Magic singles
A few honest guidelines that make your money go further, whatever you collect or play:
- Buy the cards you'll actually play. When a staple has several printings, pick the version that fits your deck and budget — an older or non-foil printing does the same job for less.
- Lean on cards that see play. Cards that are legal and played across many decks tend to hold their value best over time. That's value that lasts, not a gamble.
- Buy the art you love. Commons and uncommons with gorgeous art are a joy to sleeve and play, and they're easy on the wallet. Collecting for the fun of it is always a good reason.
- Condition matters — match it to purpose. Lightly Played cards play exactly the same as Near Mint for a fraction more affordable. If you're building a deck to sleeve and play, LP is smart money. Chasing a pristine display copy? Go Near Mint.
Condition, grading, and trust
Buying singles online only works if you can trust the grade. We hand-grade every card to TCGplayer condition standards and describe it honestly — what you see is what arrives. Near Mint cards look fresh from the pack; Lightly Played cards show minor, honest wear and play identically. We'd rather under-promise and have you thrilled than oversell and lose your trust. That's how you build 24,000+ five-star reviews across 90,000+ orders, and it's why players keep coming back.
Protect your singles once they arrive
A card is only Near Mint until it isn't. Sleeves, deck boxes, and binders keep your collection in the condition you paid for — and they make playing and organizing a lot more fun. If you're not sure where to start, our ultimate guide to deck boxes for TCG storage walks through how to choose the right storage for decks and collections of any size. When you're ready to gear up, shop sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and supplies.
New to Magic? Start here
If you're just getting into the game, singles are your friend. The easiest on-ramp is to pick a preconstructed Commander deck you like, play it a few times, then use singles to swap in the cards that make it yours — a stronger commander, better removal, smoother mana. You never have to buy a card you won't use. Prefer 60-card play? Grab the staples for a Standard or Pioneer deck and build from there. Whatever direction you take, buying singles keeps it affordable and lets your collection grow one useful card at a time.
A real card store you can trust
K&N Gaming is a real, permanent business, not a fly-by-night reseller. We're a TCGplayer Pro Seller with 24,000+ verified five-star reviews and 90,000+ orders shipped, and we're building toward a brick-and-mortar community store — a place for players to gather, play, and belong. That long-term mission is why we grade honestly, pack carefully, and treat every order like it matters. When you buy singles here, you're buying from people who love this game as much as you do.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Magic: The Gathering singles online?
Right here. K&N Gaming stocks thousands of MTG singles across every format and set, each graded to TCGplayer standards and shipped fast. Start on the Browse MTG Sets hub or shop all Magic singles.
Are your Magic singles Near Mint?
Most are Near Mint, and every card is hand-graded to TCGplayer condition standards and labeled accurately. Where a card is Lightly Played or below, we say so and price it accordingly — it plays exactly the same.
Is it cheaper to buy singles or a booster box?
If you want specific cards, singles are almost always the better value — you pay only for the cards you need instead of gambling on packs. A booster box is the better buy when the opening experience itself is what you're after.
Do you carry singles for Commander?
Yes — Commander is our most-shopped format. Browse Magic Commander singles for the legends, ramp, removal, and staples that power 100-card decks.
How much is shipping?
Orders over $100 ship free. Smaller orders ship at a low flat rate, and everything is packed with care to arrive in the condition described.
Do you buy Magic cards too?
We do. We're a first-class buyer — bring us singles, bulk, or a whole collection through our sell-to-us buylist and we'll make you an honest offer.
How often do you add new singles?
Constantly. We open product and buy collections every week, so fresh inventory lands across sets all the time. Check back often or shop by set to see what's new.
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Whether you're finishing a Commander deck, chasing a set's best cards, or grabbing playsets for Standard and Pioneer, you'll find them here — graded to standard, packed with care, and backed by thousands of five-star reviews.
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Inventory and condition are updated as we open and buy product. Prices reflect the current market and move with it. Every card is hand-graded to TCGplayer condition standards and described honestly.
