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These alt-art versions were followed up in Fall 2021 with another 63 full-frame Japanese-language-only alt-art treatments, including Demonic Tutor, which may be my single favorite MTG card printing ever and I have to own it even though it costs over $100 and starting this newsletter may or may not have all been an excuse solely to acquire this card

Distinctiveness and personality Like all static art pieces, Pokmon cards have the tough job of conveying the unique characteristics, style, tone, behavior, and demeanor of the Pokmon they're depicting - without including motion, sound, or dialog

Isshin, Two Heavens As One (23k as commander, #15 in last two years, 47k more, $70) All-time confluence of factors here: Isshin is a terrifying commander in the aggressive colors, the aforementioned supply issues, and FF collectors love Lightning

9 Anointed Peacekeeper Anointed Peacekeeper gives you tons of vital information on your opponents next few plays for relatively little mana

This means that a card that interacts with Dragons has to be good even if you only ever get one Dragon