This scarcity is part of the reason for the cards exorbitant price, along with its overwhelming power when played
Many new sets bring alongside a non-Standard set that includes some amount of reprints, the welcome decks and scene box cards, and the legality of those cards does not change
I had just learned about Black Lotus, discovered how powerful it was, and was wondering why people werent playing it (besides the card being so expensive!)
These frequently happen when creatures are flipped, like with Broodhatch NantukoBroodhatch Nantuko, Hooded HydraHooded Hydra, and Salt Road AmbushersSalt Road Ambushers
And this card was legal in Standard
experienced collectors suggest focusing on rarity, demand, and condition rather than hype alone