No shadow Shadowless (still 1999, still valuable) Soft grey shadow Unlimited Step 3 (optional): Check the copyright text The copyright line at the bottom of the card varies by print run: 1st Edition / Shadowless: "1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK 1999 Wizards" (note the double 1999 ) Unlimited: Same copyright line, drop shadow added 1999-2000 (eighth print): "1999-2000" appears at the bottom right For Trainer and Energy cards (which never had drop shadows in any print run), the copyright text is the only reliable way to differentiate between print runs
And if youre only after a few specific cards, most are quite affordable, making this years set easier on the wallet than some previous editions
6 Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer could find a home in a neat ramp deck in Legacy if you built around it
I cannot wait for Release Weekend, because you will see me with my boots and brews
Generous Plunderer Welcome back to red