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TCGs May Be Forever Changed As Of Yesterday

  • , by Ben Blythe
  • 1 min reading time

Altered's new print-on-demand marketplace is transforming the trading card game scene. With scannable QR codes, verified ownership, digital trading, and tournament-legal printing—even for foils—Altered makes deckbuilding more accessible and collecting more transparent. Discover why this hybrid TCG is shaking up local metas and why now’s the perfect time to jump in.

 

Altered's New Print on Demand Marketplace Is Shaking Things Up!

An exmaple of an Altered card, highlighting the QR code.

Altered’s official digital marketplace has launched, and it’s more than just a new feature—it’s a major shift in how trading card games work. One of Altered’s most quietly brilliant features has always been the small QR code on every card. Scan it, and you link that card to your account, telling the publisher, Equinox, that you are the verified owner. This opens up huge opportunities for collectors: real-time population tracking, rarity transparency, and smarter valuation across the community.

But the real breakthrough? As of this week, you can now trade and sell those cards digitally—and even print tournament-legal copies, including foils, of anything you own through a new print-on-demand service.

In a world where TCGs are often bottlenecked by limited access to key cards, Altered just changed the game. Literally.

Here’s what it means:

  • 🌀 Local metas will become more dynamic and diverse
  • 📉 Physical copies of rare staples will reduce in price, while unique cards could rise in value
  • 🧠 Deckbuilding just leveled up in a major way

Accessible Game Pieces, Chaseable Uniques

Accessibility and fun have always been core values here at Gamers Guild, and we’re genuinely excited to support games that push the hobby forward. Altered isn’t just experimenting—it’s innovating. And it’s doing it on top of a game that’s already a blast to play.

There’s never been a better time to dive in. Whether you're curious about the lore, eager to draft, or ready to build your first deck, we've got you covered. Starter decks are currently on clearance, to make room for summer draft marathons and a packed fall pre-release schedule. Now's the perfect time to explore the unexpected, or teach a friend!

An example of Altered's special triptych art cards which align to make a complete scene.

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