This is a massive 1-drop that always trades up thanks to deathtouch
BOX Price Trajectory Pikachu ex SAR: 17,000 (Oct 2024) 66,500 (Mar 2026) a 3-4 appreciation in 17 months
2x Flounder, Voice of Reason 2x Goons, Maleficent's Underlings 2x Magic Golden Flower Cost 2 Cards 3x Aurora, Regal Princess 3x Coconut Basket 2x Frying Pan 2x Gramma Tala 2x One Jump Ahead 2x Prince Eric 2x Ransack Cost 3 Cards 2x Hercules, True Hero 2x Jasmine, Disguised 2x Kristoff, Official Ice Master 3x Mickey Mouse, Detective 2x Smash Cost 4 Cards 3x Aurora, Briar Rose 3x Maleficent, Sinister Visitor Cost 5 Cards 1x Aurora, Dreaming Guardian 2x Beast, Hardheaded 1x Grab Your Sword 1x Maleficent, Uninvited 2x Simba, Rightful Heir Cost 6 Cards 2x Mufasa, King of the Pride Lands 1x Scar, Mastermind Cost 7 Cards 1x Simba, Returned King Cost 8 Cards 1x Maui, Demigod What Do These Cards Do
Yes it gives your oppnent a 2/2 flying swan, but who cares
Step 4: Determine Sealing Options Choose sealed on both ends (for pre-inserted cards) or open on one end (for manual card insertion)
The Emrakul spike is especially problematic because the 13-drop does see some play in Pioneer and Modern, causing the $75 price tag to impact a lot of players