To tell this story, I have to go back to Lorwyn design and talk about the making of We had chosen to make a typal set built around eight creature types
Seven brand-new cards bring Magic: The Gathering for the first time
On Kaiba's Standby Phase, the second effect of "Card of Demise" activates, forcing Kaiba to discard his entire hand ("Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon": 4500 4800/2500)
Implied Death Threat: As she telekinetically aims the pointed head of her staff at a member of the Carpenter Guild who is planning to sabotage the Witchcrafter's efforts at making an impressive fireworks display, Madame Verre indirectly threatens to turn the man into a gemstone statue
When people have more disposable income, they're more likely to invest in hobbies, which can drive card prices up
Defects & Alterations Certain manufacturing defects, such as crimping and significant miscuts/shifting, will automatically cause a card to be considered Damaged regardless of any other imperfection(s)