Mox Sapphire (Retro Frame) Price

Updated 2026-06-30

Mox Sapphire in the Retro Frame printing from the 30th Anniversary Edition is the facsimile version of a Power Nine card, carrying the aesthetic of the original while being explicitly non-tournament-legal due to the alternate card back used across that product. The Power Nine are the defining artifacts of pre-modern Magic, and Mox Sapphire is the most played of the five moxen due to blue's sustained relevance across Vintage. The retro frame treatment here is specifically designed to evoke the original card's visual presence, which appeals to collectors who want the aesthetic without the cost of an authentic Beta or Unlimited copy. However, the non-tournament-legal status means this version does not substitute for tournament copies in any sanctioned environment. The buyer profile is display collector rather than competitive player. Authentic Power Nine copies trade at substantially higher premiums and are the benchmark for realized value in the overall Mox Sapphire market.