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I play way too much Dota and I buy items the way I play Pudge: hook first, think later. Here I share what the arcana market did, where I spotted a bargain, and the mistakes I made so you don’t have to. Just my opinion, never financial advice. GL HF!

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Written by me, numbers by the market, typos by my keyboard.

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Trove of Terror: A Shark Arcana Dropped and the Whole Market Jumped Off the CliffTidehunter got his first arcana on October 6, 2026. One day later 16 of 18 tradable arcanas fell, 4,388 copies changed hands in 24 hours and the Hype Meter hit 0. Here is what happened, with numbers.
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Welcome to Dota2Arcana: The Gates Are Open!Dota2Arcana is live: every Dota 2 arcana ranked and tracked, prices from five markets, history back to 2013, 3D models and Kevin's honest opinions. Come in!
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Cheapest Dota 2 ArcanasThe bargain bin. Sorted by price, so your wallet survives the day. 💎
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Why Do Some Arcanas Cost $100 and Others $20?Three Dota 2 arcanas cost over $100, the rest $15 to $30. The reason is in the numbers: how they were released and how many copies exist.
Market report
Arcana Market Report: September 2026Dota 2 arcana prices in September 2026: +1.3% on average, Swine of the Sunken Galley gained +35.8%, 20,356 arcanas sold on Steam.
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Where to Buy Dota 2 ArcanasShut up and take my money! But at the cheapest market, please. 💸
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How to Get a Dota 2 ArcanaThe treasure map: what you can still get and what is gone for good. 🗺️
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All Dota 2 Arcanas by Release DateEvery arcana since 2013, in order. A history lesson, but with skins. 📅
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Dota 2 Arcana Styles and How to Unlock ThemEvery style and what you have to grind for it. Spoiler: a lot. 🎨