"The card was paid in BTC with 2 payments," says Benjamin, "late last year and this year." A $3 million price tag is one thing but paid in bitcoin is another: BTC remains by far the most stable and valuable crypto-asset in the market, but is still subject to the volatility of the crypto landscape generally
My LGS has an entire weekly event called Commander Monday that separates players into random pods based on the strength of their deck
Theres also the contradiction of cards wanting instants and sorceries in the yard (Eris, Roar of the StormEris, Roar of the Storm, Octavia, Living ThesisOctavia, Living Thesis, Smoldering StagecoachSmoldering Stagecoach), and other spells wanting to take them out (Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise, Bloodthirsty AdversaryBloodthirsty Adversary, Dig Through TimeDig Through Time, Arcane BombardmentArcane Bombardment)
Creatures that tap opposing creatures through means other than activated abilities cost more
The List also contains Universes Beyond cards like Rick, Steadfast Leader reprinted with Magic-themed artwork