Zen Takahashi Stoneforge Mystic is one of my absolute favourite Magic cards
To that end, I only recently found out about MTGs two major examples of politically-correct self-censorship, both occurring in the fallout of George Floyd/the covid-19 pandemic/Trump, in mid-June 2020
Warrior Lady, (2) Etoile Cyber, (2) Magician of Faith, (2) Warrior Lady of the Wasteland Incantesimi: (1) Heavy Storm, (1) Lightning Vortex, (2) Malevolent Nuzzler, (1) Mystical Space Typhoon, (1) Polymerization, (1) Pot of Greed, (1) Premature Burial, (2) Reinforcement of the Army, (1) Scapegoat, (1) Snatch Steal Trappole: (1) Barrel Behind the Door, (1) Call of the Haunted, (1) Divine Wrath, (1) Forced Back, (1) Judgment of Anubis, (1) Magic Drain, (2) Sakuretsu Armor, (1) Solemn Judgment, (1) Synthetic Syraphym, (1) Torrential Tribute Fusioni: (3) Cyber Blader Mazzo: Queen of the Academy Mostri: (2) Blade Skater, (3) Command Knight, (3) D.D
They do, however, match the dark, mature aesthetic
The Mega Evolution era, focuses on X and Y's beloved mechanic, which is soon to be implemented in Legends: Z-A, and I got hands-on with the set a little early (although this will be coming out late to NA collectors), and it's a doozy
Earlier sales include a PSA 9 example at $323.46 in March 2024
