Vivi Ornitier is a great example of this, as it's one of the most played cards in Standards and enjoyed success in other formats, too, so its value stayed at around $50 for a long time after launch
I cant pay a thousand dollars just for a playset of a card I need. Between Spokane and Coeur dAlene, One Piece players can find a card shop holding a tournament nearly every night of the week
Its best friends with Derevi, Empyrial Tactician and Urza, Lord High Artificer, to the point where people usually ask during rule 0 discussions if you play Winter Orb when you present one of these commanders at the table
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher makes easy, instant-kill combos (although it wouldnt without its second ability) and caused a great deal of pain until folks got tired of playing it
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The list includes a racing-inspired set and another that returns to the dragon-dominated world of Tarkir for the first time in a decade, along with upcoming crossovers featuring the Final Fantasy video game franchise, Marvels Spider-Man, and SpongeBob SquarePants (yes, seriously)