For the expected-value article (and also the spreadsheet), the pricing is a mixture of TCG Market and TCG Low, with the goal being to get the most realistic, lowest price of each card
It changes the math of each turn enough that it requires some double-checking and re-evaluation, which can be a little frustrating for a new player who is still trying to figure out what their cards do
With the locations and Pirate buffs, it should only take a turn or two to get all the Lore you need to win
While the ability cost might seem a little on the high side, hes flexible, and getting that sacrifice ability is the delicious crust on the pi
In any case, its a nice little feel-good story in the end
While the card was technically worth over $40 at one point, this was only due to hugely inflated presale prices