MetaZoo Identification & AI Grading

History & Market Context

MetaZoo began as a Kickstarter project in 2020, centered on cryptid folklore like Bigfoot, Mothman, and the Flatwoods Monster. The game gained a cult following due to its unique "4th wall" spellbook mechanic and tribal themes. The first Kickstarter print run is the most collectible.

The game has expanded into Wilderness, Nightfall, and UFO-themed sets. The card market is heavily collector-driven, with Kickstarter cards, reverse holos, and gold cards commanding the highest prices. Grading is mostly PSA.

Artists, Sets & Design

MetaZoo art is produced by a team of artists led by the project's creative direction, blending cryptid art with TCG frame design. Kickstarter cards have a distinct look compared to retail prints. The card backs are highly decorated, making reverse holos a visual focus.

Card layout includes the beastie, spell, artifact, or aura type, tribe, aura cost, attack, and life. The spellbook school is shown at the top. Rarity is indicated by the card number and foil pattern, with Kickstarter and gold cards as the top chase.

What Our AI Identifies

Upload a photo and PreGradeCards AI will analyze the card for the same four pillars professional graders use:

• Beastie, spell, artifact, and aura types
• Tribe and spellbook school
• Common, rare, ultra rare, secret rare, Kickstarter
• Holo, reverse holo, and gold treatments
• Set symbol and card number

Grading Deep Dive

Condition factors specific to MetaZoo cards:

• Holo cards show surface scratches under light
• Reverse holos have textured backs that can peel
• Kickstarter cards have different centering than retail
• Tribal borders hide whitening in corners
• Gold cards are thicker and can show corner stress

Market Heat by Treatment

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