Theres a real gap, and it usually comes down to a few things
This is a potent strategy, but surviving long enough to set it up can be tricky
Actually, we could go all the way up to Coveted Jewel, which wed get extra value out of because of the mana
It is a Japanese McDonald's promotional Pikachu from 2025, and it sits at the top of the PSA population rankings by a margin that is not remotely close to anything else in the database
That usually means: - Clear card name and rules text - Consistent sizing and thickness (especially when sleeved) - No gotcha presentation (dont make it easy to confuse with an authentic card) If you want the lowest-drama option, use sleeves and keep proxies visually obvious enough that nobody feels weird about it
Aerith Gainsborough Rarity: Rare TYPE: Legendary Creature SUBTYPE: Human Cleric CMC: 3 Mana cost: USD: $8.86 EUR: 6.96 TIX: 0.12 EDHREC RANK: 2402 (2/2) Lifelink Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Aerith Gainsborough