Magic The Gathering (and Dungeons & Dragons) publisher Wizards of the Coast have the finances and scope to explore third party IP such as Warhammer and The Lord of the Rings, and as the 30th anniversary of Magic: The Gathering approaches theres plenty of other compelling content in the works, including an already revealed 30th anniversary Secret Lair countdown calendar, to be opened like an advent calendar during December
People wanted this version specifically and they made it a bonus card. They understood what everyone wanted the counterspell to look like but decided theyre going to make it a GAMBLE if you get it, notes u/Apprehensive_Debate3 in one of the most upvoted comments My god, and you know this thing is gonna be like 10 times the price of the normal one. They don't want to lose reprint equity by putting a $30 print in a $30 lair, but they want to turn the drops into a lottery to create future FOMO a la Fallout Mana Vault or Miku Snapcaster Mage, says u/easchner
If you want your art based on stunning landscapes you can actually visit, then this is a beautiful addition to your set
Mono Red in Standard The perfect preparation for our next Store Championship
It also has a bunch of great cards for the 99, so while youre learning to play and picking up a bunch of tried-and-tested classic Magic cards, youre also getting cards you cant get anywhere else
