This staggering figure eclipses that milestone set by prior sets, including an earlier Lord of the Rings set, which according to Cocks passed the $200m mark a while after its initial release
This card-drawing creature can dodge removal and because it's never had a proper reprint outside of Commander precons, the foil version is pretty pricey
It bounced many a creature and exiled many an artifact and enchantment
What started at under $100 a year ago has exploded to nearly $700 today, with no signs of slowing down
Bandai released three versions corresponding to the top three positions: champion, runner-up, and third place
Magic has been a cultural force for long enough that we have even seen metal acts who name their bands, albums and songs after Magic cards, or otherwise directly shouted out their favorite game