From the introduction of set-specific mechanics like the Ring tempting you ( Tales of Middle Earth ), to -1/-1 Blight counters ( Lorwyn Eclipsed ) and more, its not been easy to find a set of precons to jump right on board with doubly so if you dont really care about Final Fantasy or any other Universes Beyond sets
I therefore define the intrinsic value of a card to be the price it would be at if there was no speculation, due solely to players buying it for tournament use
This version of Thalia is a two mana 2/1 with first strike
Magic cards are designed and printed long before they actually hit the shelves
Or, heck, look at the difference between the $300 reserved list staple Angus Mackenzie and the $20-$30 Elder Dragons that were reprinted in Chronicles , like Chromium and Arcades Sabboth
The announcement was made Tuesday in a post on the games official website