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Its just a 1/1, but it comes with reach, deathtouch, and a built-in tutor effect

And the soaring sticker prices have not escaped the attention of would-be thieves

Normally during these expected value articles, I provide a reminder that you shouldn't let the expected value be your only decision point when it comes to figuring out whether or not you should buy a box, but in the case of Ultimate Masters specifically, the expected value is extremely important thanks to the increased MSRP of the box and because the reprints from the set are going to give players a chance to buy some really powerful Modern (and also Commander) staples at a huge discount

These iconic cards, featuring the beloved Pokemon mascot Pikachu in various artistic renditions, epitomize the essence of rarity and exclusivity

An extremely rare prototype card used during early Pokmon card production

Oracle of the Alpha is easily the biggest headache, conjuring nine cards that need to be shuffled into the user's library not just any MTG card, but a whole set of Magic's infamous Power 9