There were a lot of factors: figuring out what people wanted out of a D&D set, how to fit that into competitive play environments, and how to capture the essence of everything on the cards
However, the current average price for a Dark Charizard card is much less, so if you arent fussy about getting your hands on a mint, graded card, itll likely set you back around $390
You can currently get a mythic rare borderless Vivi Ornitier card for less than $300, though there are some better (and cheaper) legendary creatures to build a commander deck around
This guide covers the top 10 most valuable OP-06 cards with current market prices, pull rate data sourced from Japanese community openings, a full box breakdown, and persona-based buying recommendations
However, I am pleased to see Wizards has done their due diligence
As a tabletop experience, it is unlike any other, with fans collecting cards, trading them, and battling against one another, often in fully-fledged tournament competition