Amazons algorithm-driven pricing means booster boxes may drop 15-30% during low-demand periods (typically mid-set lifecycle before nostalgia kicks in)
Thats honestly pretty good for decks that want to accelerate toward the end game asap
Which is why a version of this Japanese card sold in January 2025 for a whopping $33,000
1 Trainer cards with this exact design were ever given out, making them exceptionally rare and highly coveted by competitive and vintage card collectors alike
If we drop this deduction, the expected value increases to $96, which is roughly the breakeven point
Certain permanents, such as Sigarda's Aid, Forge Anew, and Blacksmith's Talent help to put Equipment on your creatures for free, but that requires them to stay on the battlefield