Theyre still pricey, but theyre really only by Modern standards: Fell the Profane, for example, is just Heros Downfall, a card that is still playable, just not optimal
The striking combination of art, card name, and ponderous-yet-powerful effect are everything I want from a Magic card
As an Abzan commander, it misses out on two of the three core colors for theft commanders, and it requires additional support from cards that spread poison counters
Key budget cards to include: Myr Retriever, Ichor Wellspring, Welding Jar, Candy Trail, Gingerbrute #02 Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Despite only being released a few weeks ago, Pantlaza has quickly become one of my all-time favorite dino commanders
The set also featured concept art Praetor variants of the five big Praetors
If he sees some play but not a lot, expect him to stabilize between $20 and $30