Between the aggressive artwork, fan-favorite Mega Evolution, and near-impossible Beckett Black Label grade, collectors immediately treated it like a modern grail card
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For loyal Torgal fans, even though this reprint could have looked better, it still allows you to play the pup as a mascot for your Legends Matters Commander deck
The Secret Boomer History of this card is that back in the day, when casual players were terrible (unlike today, right?), we used to say things like: I am packing Swords for emergencies, and also in case I need to get rid of my Force of Nature or Lord of the Pit! I mean, you could do that, sure, but we were so worried about life we actively sought ways to play Stream of Life in our main deck
Singles can trade below pull cost, especially when release supply is flooding the market or reprints are still hitting