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Of course, Crypt Ghast makes for a huge target for your opponents removal spells, so dont be too surprised if it doesnt stick around for long

With instantly recognizable artwork from Douglas Shuler of a powerful Angel holding a sword aloft (unrelated: is that a mullet?), its no surprise to see this card in reasonable condition fetch nearly $700 on the open market

It was even one of the best cards in early Historic Izzet Phoenix lists because spells like Curious Obsession and cheap cantrips helped it grow fast while dodging damage-based removal

"Its famous for being an absolutely overpowered card that warped the play environment for a while," r/MTG user SisterHummingbird told The Independent , citing it as one of several decks that could "win a game on the first turn"

Nowadays, Lord of the Pit is sought by nostalgic collectors, who will pay a pretty penny for early prints of the card