Purchasing a phony card means you overpaid significantly compared to what an authentic version would be valued at since fake cards are worthless
Its no secret that I loathe the format but they managed to do something with it here
For example, a cost like makes the card both white and blue, so it triggers payoffs like Hero of Precinct One
Grapeshot and Galvanic Relay are here to give our deck some stability
For anything you might slab, look at the graded ladder what PSA 10 context looks like next to a 9, and how CGC or BGS equivalents compare then do the arithmetic before you commit: Grading service fees at your chosen tier Shipping both directions, plus insurance Turnaround time and the money sitting idle during it The realistic grade, not the hopeful one If the graded premium is modest and your honest pre-grade read says "probably a 9", submitting is a hobby expense rather than a value play
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