And while, in theory, the more limited design space of stack interaction makes it challenging to balance counterspells against each other, in practice, I feel that almost every entry here is a viable inclusion for Commander or other formats where theyre legal not to mention a host of other counterspells that didnt make the Top 20
BREAK cards (Ninetales, Starmie, Nidoking, Machamp) trade at $3-8 each raw and are easily acquired singles with minimal price pressure
The structure Wizards came up with is streamlined, which is essential for a format that has such a vast library of cards to choose from
Key upgrades include adding disruptive powerhouses like Thalia, Guardian of Thraben and game-ending threats like Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Note that this affects you too, but hey, youre the mono-white player
In terms of judging card rarity in the Pokemon TCG, condition, age, scarcity, and print numbers are all considered when determining value