Games like Magic the Gathering (MTG) have a big leadbut, Disney
Commander: Access to the largest card pool, including Reserved List originals Games typically last longer, making reliability more important than explosive speed Higher starting life total (40) makes life payments less painful The multiplayer nature makes Battlebond Lands a premium option Modern: Fetch/Shock synergy defines optimal mana bases Triomes provide three-color fixing with cycling flexibility Fast Lands excel in aggressive strategies Original Duals are banned Standard: Limited to recent sets, rotating card pool Currently includes Slow Lands and Pathways Triomes rotate in and out based on the current sets Budget-friendly due to higher availability Color Requirements and Mana Base Composition The number of colors in your deck determines how many dual lands you need and which types perform best
Whatever the case, it's been a key component of Standard, Pioneer, Alchemy, Historic, and Explorer decks that run Islands
VMAX Rare Pokmon TCG rarity Added in the Sword and Shield expansion, VMAX works like Mega Evolutions in that they can be placed on top of Pokmon V cards to give them new moves, abilities, and a lot of health
I think for at least some of the people who bid for these expensive cards, it's more about regaining a lost part of their childhood than it is about snagging a card they can hopefully sell in a few years for a profit
Tap 2 black and 4 colorless to do 10 damage to each opponent with no cards in hand