Factors determining value The extraordinary value of these cards derives from a combination of factors: Absolute Rarity The most expensive cards have extremely limited print runs , often fewer than 100 specimens worldwide
As strange as it sounds, getting Scepter locked and then getting Stasis locked is what got me addicted to Magic
Meanwhile, the ability to force someone to lose two life or a creature every single upkeep is the sort of slow, powerful, hard to answer threat that flourishes at the kitchen table
Given the age and rarity of many of these vintage cards, sale prices are vastly different depending on condition, so this is just a rough idea of the card's value
It might not lead to immediate Mox Opal/Grinding Station wins like it did in Modern, but a Clue a turn for almost no investment can lead to so much, whether thats raw card draw or fueling an artifact payoff like Radiant Lotus