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Numbered Card
Also known as: Serial numbered, /99, stamped
A numbered card (or serial-numbered card) has its print run stamped directly on the card — typically in gold or silver foil — in the format "X/Y" (e.g., 42/99, meaning the 42nd card of 99 produced). This number confirms the exact total production quantity, eliminating any guesswork about rarity. Lower print runs command higher prices. Common print runs in the modern hobby are /499, /199, /99, /50, /25, /10, /5, and /1 (one-of-one).
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