The convergence of collectors, competitive players, and investors has driven substantial product demand, says Danielle, whose store has experienced the sales growth to match
On the flip side, decks that lean on cards like Monastery Swiftspear tend to perform better in that kind of environment
Big-mana Artifacts are all teed up for a resurgence thanks to this card, but even less specialized Artifacts decks are starting to include this card more and more, thanks to its ability to put out hugely powerful beaters for very little initial investment
The Sword & Shield era (2019-2023), spanning 13 expansions and over 2,500 cards, revolutionized the TCG with V/VMAX mechanics, TAG TEAM GX, and sets like Evolving Skies that skyrocketed values
For context on just how under the radar Brainstorm was, heres the eventual champion and shortlist Hall of Fame candidate, Justin Garys U/R list from that same event: Creatures (12) Lands (22) Spells (26) 2 Nevinyrral's Disk 4 Counterspell 4 Dissipate 4 Force of Will 3 Earthquake 3 Disintegrate 2 Incinerate 2 Serrated Arrows 2 Binding Grasp Sideboard Super rad deck, to be sure, but definitely could have benefited from a playset of Brainstorms
