To date, the 1st edition Charizard has been graded 4,993 times, with just 124 earning a Gem Mint 10 grade
While it's true she has no way to restore loyalty, that's not really important, as for three mana you'll be perfectly happy getting one or two uses out of her, then having her sit on the battlefield causing problems
The next most expensive card is the completely unplayable Acorn card Oracle of the Alpha, which sells for $232
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It was completely usurped by the dog creature type for the sake of consistency, and to give the hot-off-the-presses Rin and Seri, Inseparable more options
In the mystical realm of Middle-earth, where legends tread, and heroes rise, Magic Madhouse presents MTG The Lord of The Rings: Holiday Editions