Steam Trading Cards are an unusual addition to the Steam marketplace. They are similar to their physical counterparts of the same name, but they are virtual cards earned by playing and progressing through the game and collecting. Up to half of the number of cards in a single game fall during play. The other half must be collected through trading or buying in the market.
When dealing with an online marketplace, people are more than happy to list items for outrageous amounts. Pokémon fans are all too familiar with this sentiment, as the Global Trade System was riddled with common Pokémon asking in return for Legendaries or Rare events.
We took a look around the market to find the most expensive cards. These aren't serious prices - at least we're hoping people won't buy a community card for over $ 1. Sellers can show or use it to list a card and create a bidding war so they can choose an offer they prefer.
Cards are listed on Steam Community Marketplace. Keep in mind that card prices change within hours and these are the most expensive cards available at the time of writing. There were some duplicates in the price categories, and as a result, we have limited some of the cards shown to the same prices.
Cloud Hound (foil) - $ 1904,52
Image via Steam Card ExchangeFrom the puzzle platformer So Many Me released in 2014, the Cloud Hound map features a three-eyed green monster with many teeth. The description of the card reads: "He's jumping." He bites. He sings! ”Players take control of Filo and his“ misfit clones ”as they attempt to save the world. The game is filled with puzzles, alien creatures, minions, and evil monsters. a highly rated game with positive reviews. The Foil Cloud Hound card has 20 requests to buy it for $ 1,18 or less. It has lost value and was previously priced above $ 20.
Rapid shredder (foil) - $ 1904,52
Image via Steam Card ExchangeIt's the most expensive card at just over $ 1. At least it's an aluminum card to give it a layer of rarity. The map is from the game Infinite Reservoirs and the description says "balancing speed and mobility with great firepower". In the seller's defense, the history of the card shows that it is a bit more valuable than the average card. The median selling price of the card is around $ 900. Not anywhere near the listed price, but not bad for a card.
Bank round (foil) - $ 1
Image via Steam Card ExchangeFrom Rocket Ski Racing comes the leaf version of Banked Turn. This is a surprisingly sparse map with no description. Rocket Ski Racing was released in 2016 and has no comments. Players race with their friends in a merciless high speed race where speeds increase after each round. The popularity and price of cards have an inverse relationship: the more popular a game, the cheaper the cards because there are more of them. The less popular the game, the more expensive its cards are, simply because there are fewer of them. The Foil Banked Turn card may not be worth the asking price, but its value is over $ 1. For the Steam Trading Card system, it is a very valuable card.
The Crystal Caverns (foil) - $ 1
Image via Steam Card ExchangeWhile not the most expensive card, The Crystal Caverns Foil Card is a heavy load on your wallet. The card is from the Will of the Gods game and is actually sold for around $ 0,25. The map reads "in the far north there is an epic battlefield, where sometimes something happens." Will of the Gods is a 4 year old strategy arcade game with positive reviews. Players are gods in a one-on-one combat, trying to guide as many people as possible to their temple while punishing those who follow the other god.
El Condor Pasa (foil) - $ 1870,02
Image via Steam Card ExchangeTaken from the detailed horse racing simulation game, Winning Post 8 2017, the El Condor Pasa flipchart is valued at $ 1,50. The game is limited to Japan and therefore we were unable to access the game's Steam page. The map does not have a description but contains a dozen purchase offers at different prices, indicating a some popularity.
Jasper (foil) - $ 1
Image via Steam Card ExchangeFrom the much-loved Cursed Lands dating sim game comes the Jasper Foil Card. This card has no active purchase requests or past activity. There are only two listed on the market, one priced and one for just under $ 1. Cursed Lands is an RPG dating simulation game from Winter Wolves. Players can build their character and have five romance options per gender.
Faceless (foil) - $ 1851,63
Image via Steam Card ExchangeRelic of what appears to be a dead game, Warside's faceless aluminum card is one of the last of its kind. Although the game page is not listed on Steam, discussions and community pages are available. The value of the card is partly increased due to the lack of incoming players. No more cards seem to compete, which keeps its value stable. The card has four requests to buy it for $ 0,36 or less.
Hooligan Sister D (Foil) - $ 1850,60
Image via Steam Card ExchangePowerful Switching Force Hooligan Sister D! Academy is a surprisingly popular and valuable card. Powerful switching force! Academy released in 2015 is a platform puzzle game that combines arcade elements with typical platform gameplay. It offers up to four players in a cooperative couch setting. The actual value of the card is over $ 6. It has experienced a significant and steady decline in value, initially selling for over $ 30. Hooligan Sister D is realistically the most valuable card on our list.
Bulldozer (foil) - $ 1830,34
Image via Steam Card ExchangeFalse Front The Bulldozer card is a humorous character card. False Front is a multiplayer cartoon arena shooter with trampolines, speed, and power-ups that include trendy sunglasses. It has mixed reviews due to the price and its Early Access status. The actual price of the card is about average with requests to purchase $ 0,08 or less.
Skeleton dinosaur (foil) - $ 1800,00
Image via Steam Card ExchangePerhaps the only card on the list from a collectible card-based game is the Forgotten Knowledge Skeleton Dinosaur foil card. The game was released in 2018 and is currently not listed on the Steam store, although it can be found through the community links on Steam. This skeletal dinosaur has been "summoned by a mighty necromancer" to help you defeat your enemy in card-based combat. The card has 13 purchase requests for $ 2,57 or less.