Welcome to The Magic Market Index. This weekly article series documents the price changes of cards currently in print, and offers insight into what cards to invest in and what to ignore. This weekly article series covers all expansion sets and masterpiece series sets in Standard, from the time of their prerelease to the time of their rotation out of Standard. Promotional sets, special sets, pack foils, and non-set releases are not covered.
All pricing is based on TCGPlayer's Market Price.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.93 | $2.00 | $1.97 | $2.20 | -$0.08 | -$0.27 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $4.25 | $4.36 | $4.12 | $4.44 | -$0.11 | -$0.19 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $29.35 | $32.01 | $14.13 | $19.16 | -$2.66 | $10.19 |
Total Set Value: | $201.05 | $208.98 | $205.97 | $234.90 | -$7.93 | -$33.85 |
Booster Box EV: | $77.53 | $79.36 | $77.29 | $87.19 | -$1.83 | -$9.66 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Tezzeret, Artifice Master | $12.62 | $14.64 | $17.50 | $21.56 | -$2.02 | -$8.94 |
Sai, Master Thopterist | $2.73 | $1.76 | $1.49 | $1.35 | $0.97 | $1.38 |
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants | $12.52 | $13.42 | $13.66 | $12.82 | -$0.90 | -$0.30 |
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager | $35.46 | $36.22 | $32.53 | $34.68 | -$0.76 | $0.78 |
Vivien Reid | $8.39 | $7.77 | $6.74 | $7.25 | $0.62 | $1.14 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager | $35.46 | $36.22 | $32.53 | $34.68 | -$0.76 | $0.78 |
Crucible of Worlds | $18.57 | $18.81 | $18.35 | $17.84 | -$0.24 | $0.73 |
Sarkhan, Fireblood | $18.28 | $17.98 | $11.43 | $10.87 | $0.30 | $7.41 |
Resplendent Angel | $13.43 | $13.86 | $15.77 | $17.53 | -$0.43 | -$4.10 |
Tezzeret, Artifice Master | $12.62 | $14.64 | $17.50 | $21.56 | -$2.02 | -$8.94 |
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants | $12.52 | $13.42 | $13.66 | $12.82 | -$0.90 | -$0.30 |
Scapeshift | $10.94 | $10.92 | $11.79 | $13.17 | $0.02 | -$2.23 |
Liliana, Untouched by Death | $9.54 | $9.74 | $11.17 | $11.46 | -$0.20 | -$1.92 |
Vivien Reid | $8.39 | $7.77 | $6.74 | $7.25 | $0.62 | $1.14 |
Arcades, the Strategist | $6.40 | $6.46 | $6.21 | $6.54 | -$0.06 | -$0.14 |
Omniscience | $5.91 | $5.75 | $6.05 | $6.04 | $0.16 | -$0.13 |
Chromium, the Mutable | $5.11 | $5.64 | $6.72 | $8.43 | -$0.53 | -$3.32 |
Death Baron | $3.67 | $4.28 | $4.20 | $4.27 | -$0.61 | -$0.60 |
Supreme Phantom | $3.33 | $3.59 | $2.95 | $2.48 | -$0.26 | $0.85 |
Thorn Lieutenant | $2.96 | $2.53 | $1.18 | $1.15 | $0.43 | $1.81 |
Sai, Master Thopterist | $2.73 | $1.76 | $1.49 | $1.35 | $0.97 | $1.38 |
Graveyard Marshal | $2.27 | $2.52 | $2.55 | $2.49 | -$0.25 | -$0.22 |
Vaevictis Asmadi, The Dire | $2.17 | $2.34 | $2.31 | $2.31 | -$0.17 | -$0.14 |
Bolas will not have his reign questioned, as he continues to be the premier mythic in all of Standard. His price tag has inflated the Core 2019 box value a bit, adding over $10 to the average return. Boxes that miss on Bolas still have a decent chance to close $70 with other good cards, so we're far from a one-trick pony here. Last week's spike on Nexus of Fate also remains, showing no signs of a false promise yet.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.57 | $1.56 | $1.52 | $1.53 | $0.02 | $0.05 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $4.28 | $4.11 | $4.03 | $4.04 | $0.17 | $0.24 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $2.36 | $2.87 | $3.47 | $4.29 | -$0.51 | -$1.93 |
Total Set Value: | $163.88 | $161.42 | $158.66 | $159.43 | $2.46 | $4.45 |
Booster Box EV: | $67.00 | $65.63 | $64.66 | $64.98 | $1.37 | $2.02 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria | $33.24 | $30.74 | $28.26 | $27.81 | $2.50 | $5.43 |
History of Benalia | $8.59 | $10.02 | $10.59 | $11.06 | -$1.43 | -$2.47 |
Jaya Ballard | $3.83 | $2.76 | $2.56 | $2.69 | $1.07 | $1.14 |
Mox Amber | $10.01 | $9.51 | $9.85 | $8.67 | $0.50 | $1.34 |
Karn, Scion of Urza | $29.44 | $29.06 | $29.83 | $30.64 | $0.38 | -$1.20 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria | $33.24 | $30.74 | $28.26 | $27.81 | $2.50 | $5.43 |
Karn, Scion of Urza | $29.44 | $29.06 | $29.83 | $30.64 | $0.38 | -$1.20 |
Lyra Dawnbringer | $11.71 | $11.59 | $11.66 | $12.11 | $0.12 | -$0.40 |
Mox Amber | $10.01 | $9.51 | $9.85 | $8.67 | $0.50 | $1.34 |
History of Benalia | $8.59 | $10.02 | $10.59 | $11.06 | -$1.43 | -$2.47 |
Jaya Ballard | $3.83 | $2.76 | $2.56 | $2.69 | $1.07 | $1.14 |
Sulfur Falls | $3.82 | $3.70 | $3.66 | $3.54 | $0.12 | $0.28 |
Goblin Chainwhirler | $3.61 | $3.56 | $3.85 | $3.59 | $0.05 | $0.02 |
Woodland Cemetery | $3.04 | $3.13 | $2.99 | $2.99 | -$0.09 | $0.05 |
Steel Leaf Champion | $2.98 | $2.85 | $2.74 | $2.42 | $0.13 | $0.56 |
Gilded Lotus | $2.64 | $2.62 | $2.46 | $2.49 | $0.02 | $0.15 |
Isolated Chapel | $2.53 | $2.46 | $2.33 | $2.34 | $0.07 | $0.19 |
Shalai, Voice of Plenty | $2.42 | $2.35 | $2.35 | $2.07 | $0.07 | $0.35 |
Verix Bladewing | $2.08 | $2.24 | $1.93 | $1.95 | -$0.16 | $0.13 |
Helm of the Host | $2.02 | $2.07 | $2.05 | $2.00 | -$0.05 | $0.02 |
It is befitting that the one card trying to overtake Bolas as the top mythic is Teferi. Their nemetic story aside, both are commanding cards of their decks, and both are mainstays in the top 8. Dominaria rose a bit this week, but that rise was directly from the top cards, which amassed even more of the set's pie.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.85 | $1.84 | $1.83 | $1.82 | $0.01 | $0.03 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $3.07 | $3.10 | $3.12 | $2.92 | -$0.04 | $0.15 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.11 | $0.20 | $0.01 | -$0.06 |
Total Set Value: | $155.83 | $155.90 | $155.34 | $152.38 | -$0.07 | $3.45 |
Booster Box EV: | $79.37 | $78.11 | $78.33 | $78.16 | $1.26 | $1.21 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rekindling Phoenix | $21.81 | $23.26 | $23.67 | $20.32 | -$1.45 | $1.49 |
Ghalta, Primal Hunger | $10.97 | $9.72 | $9.28 | $9.21 | $1.25 | $1.76 |
Azor's Gateway | $3.11 | $3.57 | $3.95 | $4.01 | -$0.46 | -$0.90 |
Zacama, Primal Calamity | $9.58 | $9.18 | $8.97 | $8.52 | $0.40 | $1.06 |
Jadelight Ranger | $6.08 | $6.45 | $6.92 | $7.24 | -$0.37 | -$1.16 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rekindling Phoenix | $21.81 | $23.26 | $23.67 | $20.32 | -$1.45 | $1.49 |
The Immortal Sun | $11.25 | $11.28 | $11.83 | $12.24 | -$0.03 | -$0.99 |
Ghalta, Primal Hunger | $10.97 | $9.72 | $9.28 | $9.21 | $1.25 | $1.76 |
Zacama, Primal Calamity | $9.58 | $9.18 | $8.97 | $8.52 | $0.40 | $1.06 |
Twilight Prophet | $7.01 | $6.96 | $6.75 | $6.23 | $0.05 | $0.78 |
Elenda, the Dusk Rose | $6.24 | $6.36 | $5.99 | $5.82 | -$0.12 | $0.42 |
Jadelight Ranger | $6.08 | $6.45 | $6.92 | $7.24 | -$0.37 | -$1.16 |
Angrath, the Flame-Chained | $5.70 | $5.71 | $5.33 | $5.03 | -$0.01 | $0.67 |
Huatli, Radiant Champion | $5.40 | $5.60 | $5.38 | $5.15 | -$0.20 | $0.25 |
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca | $4.85 | $5.06 | $4.78 | $4.99 | -$0.21 | -$0.14 |
Wayward Swordtooth | $4.78 | $4.71 | $4.42 | $4.44 | $0.07 | $0.34 |
Etali, Primal Storm | $4.26 | $4.21 | $4.10 | $3.69 | $0.05 | $0.57 |
Tendershoot Dryad | $3.93 | $3.91 | $4.44 | $5.12 | $0.02 | -$1.19 |
Azor's Gateway | $3.11 | $3.57 | $3.95 | $4.01 | -$0.46 | -$0.90 |
Radiant Destiny | $2.91 | $2.98 | $2.85 | $2.88 | -$0.07 | $0.03 |
Polyraptor | $2.79 | $2.58 | $2.48 | $2.55 | $0.21 | $0.24 |
Dire Fleet Daredevil | $2.72 | $2.79 | $2.51 | $2.79 | -$0.07 | -$0.07 |
Thrashing Brontodon | $2.24 | $2.43 | $2.34 | $2.24 | -$0.19 | $0.00 |
Timestream Navigator | $2.07 | $2.12 | $2.27 | $2.34 | -$0.05 | -$0.27 |
With roughly two out of every three boxes containing Ghalta, the gains here are very welcome. Rivals remains rare-strong, with twice the average box's value coming from rares as it does mythics. This adds a good level of consistency, and with the box's expected value in close proximity to it's cost, even boxes that miss only take slight losses. This isn't quite the same level as Rival's predecessor, Ixalan, but it still makes the set worthy of box cracking.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.79 | $1.81 | $0.00 | $0.04 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $3.06 | $3.08 | $2.94 | $2.96 | -$0.02 | $0.10 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.21 | -$0.01 | $0.02 |
Total Set Value: | $175.12 | $174.58 | $169.35 | $170.37 | $0.54 | $4.75 |
Booster Box EV: | $85.46 | $85.71 | $83.32 | $83.66 | -$0.25 | $1.80 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Settle the Wreckage | $6.13 | $7.06 | $7.07 | $7.50 | -$0.93 | -$1.37 |
Vraska's Contempt | $14.75 | $15.20 | $14.00 | $13.75 | -$0.45 | $1.00 |
Drowned Catacomb | $4.87 | $4.50 | $4.39 | $4.24 | $0.37 | $0.63 |
Carnage Tyrant | $16.07 | $15.76 | $15.18 | $15.10 | $0.31 | $0.97 |
Star of Extinction | $1.80 | $1.50 | $1.48 | $1.69 | $0.30 | $0.11 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Search for Azcanta | $16.35 | $16.15 | $15.55 | $15.88 | $0.20 | $0.47 |
Carnage Tyrant | $16.07 | $15.76 | $15.18 | $15.10 | $0.31 | $0.97 |
Vraska's Contempt | $14.75 | $15.20 | $14.00 | $13.75 | -$0.45 | $1.00 |
Vraska, Relic Seeker | $8.22 | $8.13 | $7.31 | $7.54 | $0.09 | $0.68 |
Settle the Wreckage | $6.13 | $7.06 | $7.07 | $7.50 | -$0.93 | -$1.37 |
Growing Rites of Itlimoc | $5.55 | $5.68 | $5.50 | $5.52 | -$0.13 | $0.03 |
Drowned Catacomb | $4.87 | $4.50 | $4.39 | $4.24 | $0.37 | $0.63 |
Glacial Fortress | $4.72 | $4.49 | $4.80 | $4.69 | $0.23 | $0.03 |
Treasure Map | $4.05 | $3.99 | $4.25 | $4.37 | $0.06 | -$0.32 |
Sunpetal Grove | $3.62 | $3.67 | $3.58 | $3.72 | -$0.05 | -$0.10 |
Rootbound Crag | $3.51 | $3.34 | $3.23 | $3.13 | $0.17 | $0.38 |
Vanquisher's Banner | $3.41 | $3.24 | $3.10 | $2.94 | $0.17 | $0.47 |
Sorcerous Spyglass | $3.39 | $3.44 | $3.49 | $3.48 | -$0.05 | -$0.09 |
Field of Ruin | $3.15 | $3.05 | $2.97 | $2.96 | $0.10 | $0.19 |
Gishath, Sun's Avatar | $3.11 | $3.09 | $3.03 | $3.20 | $0.02 | -$0.09 |
Dragonskull Summit | $3.05 | $3.00 | $2.95 | $2.73 | $0.05 | $0.32 |
Legion's Landing | $3.04 | $3.22 | $3.26 | $3.34 | -$0.18 | -$0.30 |
Ripjaw Raptor | $3.03 | $3.10 | $3.06 | $3.06 | -$0.07 | -$0.03 |
Thaumatic Compass | $2.83 | $2.80 | $2.72 | $2.72 | $0.03 | $0.11 |
Huatli, Warrior Poet | $2.81 | $2.89 | $2.75 | $2.85 | -$0.08 | -$0.04 |
Jace, Cunning Castaway | $2.68 | $2.63 | $2.65 | $2.90 | $0.05 | -$0.22 |
Siren Stormtamer | $2.55 | $2.67 | $2.73 | $2.79 | -$0.12 | -$0.24 |
Vona, Butcher of Magan | $2.33 | $2.35 | $2.36 | $2.30 | -$0.02 | $0.03 |
Primal Amulet | $2.16 | $2.01 | $1.86 | $1.98 | $0.15 | $0.18 |
Shapers' Sanctuary | $2.15 | $2.14 | $2.00 | $1.99 | $0.01 | $0.16 |
Settle the Wreckage takes another hit this week, as it falls further out of favor. It remains an outlier, however, as the set continues to hold strong. An average Ixalan box contains about $50 in sale-worthy rares, and $10 in mythics. Extending this even further, there are only two rares and a single mythic that cross the $10 mark. The deviation between boxes is the smallest we've seen from a set in a long time. If you're looking to flip a box and aren't sure which set to go for, Ixalan is your most reliable bet.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.37 | $1.35 | $1.33 | $1.34 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.12 | $2.17 | $2.17 | $2.20 | -$0.05 | -$0.08 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.00 | -$0.01 |
Total Set Value: | $102.33 | $102.17 | $101.31 | $102.84 | $0.16 | -$0.51 |
Booster Box EV: | $73.69 | $74.03 | $73.97 | $75.54 | -$0.34 | -$1.85 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
The Scarab God | $14.54 | $16.16 | $16.31 | $16.83 | -$1.62 | -$2.29 |
Nimble Obstructionist | $3.58 | $2.08 | $1.11 | $0.92 | $1.50 | $2.66 |
Crested Sunmare | $5.61 | $4.93 | $4.96 | $5.11 | $0.68 | $0.50 |
Earthshaker Khenra | $1.77 | $2.29 | $2.55 | $2.58 | -$0.52 | -$0.81 |
Neheb, the Eternal | $4.77 | $4.39 | $4.31 | $4.05 | $0.38 | $0.72 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
The Scarab God | $14.54 | $16.16 | $16.31 | $16.83 | -$1.62 | -$2.29 |
Razaketh, the Foulblooded | $6.95 | $7.10 | $7.00 | $6.72 | -$0.15 | $0.23 |
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh | $6.68 | $6.80 | $6.73 | $6.73 | -$0.12 | -$0.05 |
The Locust God | $5.96 | $5.85 | $5.79 | $5.81 | $0.11 | $0.15 |
Crested Sunmare | $5.61 | $4.93 | $4.96 | $5.11 | $0.68 | $0.50 |
Torment of Hailfire | $5.22 | $4.86 | $4.50 | $4.55 | $0.36 | $0.67 |
Neheb, the Eternal | $4.77 | $4.39 | $4.31 | $4.05 | $0.38 | $0.72 |
Ramunap Excavator | $3.79 | $3.47 | $3.38 | $3.23 | $0.32 | $0.56 |
Nimble Obstructionist | $3.58 | $2.08 | $1.11 | $0.92 | $1.50 | $2.66 |
Mirage Mirror | $3.10 | $2.82 | $2.62 | $2.62 | $0.28 | $0.48 |
Champion of Wits | $2.61 | $2.67 | $2.85 | $2.96 | -$0.06 | -$0.35 |
Scavenger Grounds | $2.44 | $2.77 | $3.16 | $3.15 | -$0.33 | -$0.71 |
Fraying Sanity | $2.35 | $2.11 | $2.13 | $1.99 | $0.24 | $0.36 |
Abrade | $2.25 | $2.15 | $1.92 | $1.80 | $0.10 | $0.45 |
Nimble Obstructionist was hoping for a good showing in last weekend's Pro Tour 25th Anniversary, but there was only a single copy ran on the entire field. Despite this low showing, it's bounced up another 72%, and comes close to quadrupling it's price this past month. Remember, this is a card that's rotating. It's gains are solely from it's Modern presence, so use the rotation to your advantage here.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.21 | $1.22 | $1.22 | $1.23 | -$0.02 | -$0.03 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $1.89 | $1.92 | $1.91 | $1.98 | -$0.03 | -$0.09 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $0.48 | $0.36 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.12 | $0.16 |
Total Set Value: | $117.81 | $119.64 | $120.44 | $122.12 | -$1.83 | -$4.31 |
Booster Box EV: | $59.95 | $61.17 | $61.12 | $60.98 | -$1.22 | -$1.03 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Liliana, Death's Majesty | $10.55 | $12.22 | $11.55 | $11.18 | -$1.67 | -$0.63 |
Rhonas the Indomitable | $12.38 | $10.84 | $10.40 | $10.66 | $1.54 | $1.72 |
Commit // Memory | $2.02 | $1.16 | $1.21 | $0.90 | $0.86 | $1.12 |
Gideon of the Trials | $7.26 | $7.87 | $8.47 | $9.42 | -$0.61 | -$2.16 |
Fetid Pools | $3.73 | $4.23 | $4.38 | $4.50 | -$0.50 | -$0.77 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rhonas the Indomitable | $12.38 | $10.84 | $10.40 | $10.66 | $1.54 | $1.72 |
Liliana, Death's Majesty | $10.55 | $12.22 | $11.55 | $11.18 | -$1.67 | -$0.63 |
Gideon of the Trials | $7.26 | $7.87 | $8.47 | $9.42 | -$0.61 | -$2.16 |
As Foretold | $5.77 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.97 | -$0.12 | -$0.20 |
Anointed Procession | $5.69 | $5.76 | $5.70 | $6.15 | -$0.07 | -$0.46 |
Hazoret the Fervent | $4.89 | $5.36 | $5.91 | $6.94 | -$0.47 | -$2.05 |
Canyon Slough | $3.74 | $3.36 | $3.19 | $3.14 | $0.38 | $0.60 |
Fetid Pools | $3.73 | $4.23 | $4.38 | $4.50 | -$0.50 | -$0.77 |
Nissa, Steward of Elements | $3.49 | $3.74 | $4.17 | $4.53 | -$0.25 | -$1.04 |
Vizier of the Menagerie | $3.14 | $3.08 | $3.14 | $3.01 | $0.06 | $0.13 |
Combat Celebrant | $2.44 | $2.71 | $2.89 | $3.01 | -$0.27 | -$0.57 |
Sheltered Thicket | $2.21 | $1.93 | $2.04 | $2.23 | $0.28 | -$0.02 |
Prowling Serpopard | $2.20 | $2.09 | $2.15 | $2.01 | $0.11 | $0.19 |
Oketra the True | $2.08 | $2.24 | $2.29 | $2.30 | -$0.16 | -$0.22 |
Scattered Groves | $2.03 | $1.85 | $1.85 | $2.01 | $0.18 | $0.02 |
Commit // Memory | $2.02 | $1.16 | $1.21 | $0.90 | $0.86 | $1.12 |
Bontu the Glorified | $2.00 | $1.79 | $2.00 | $2.23 | $0.21 | -$0.23 |
Monogreen Aggro has now risen to roughly 10% of the metagame, and Rhonas rises further for this. The god of strength cares nothing about rotation, and refuses to go down without a fight. Unfortunately, the rest of the set doesn't share his indomitable will, and falls further down the spiral.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
AKH Average: | $52.25 | $52.93 | $52.91 | $52.83 | -$0.69 | -$0.58 |
HOU Average: | $52.90 | $52.84 | $53.29 | $53.35 | $0.06 | -$0.46 |
AKH Box EV: | $13.06 | $13.23 | $13.23 | $13.21 | -$0.17 | -$0.14 |
HOU Box EV: | $13.22 | $13.21 | $13.32 | $13.34 | $0.01 | -$0.11 |
Total Set Value: | $2,472.90 | $2,489.50 | $2,491.19 | $2,488.92 | -$16.60 | -$16.02 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Hazoret the Fervent | $86.03 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.35 | -$6.92 | -$7.32 |
Daze | $80.60 | $84.84 | $84.84 | $84.84 | -$4.24 | -$4.24 |
Diabolic Intent | $41.60 | $44.44 | $42.80 | $41.60 | -$2.84 | $0.00 |
Pact of Negation | $50.46 | $52.15 | $53.23 | $53.93 | -$1.69 | -$3.47 |
Chain Lightning | $31.88 | $33.45 | $35.29 | $36.37 | -$1.57 | -$4.49 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Force of Will | $212.77 | $212.77 | $212.77 | $211.37 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
Thoughtseize | $172.02 | $170.86 | $177.98 | $177.06 | $1.16 | -$5.04 |
Blood Moon | $159.67 | $158.47 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $1.20 | $2.42 |
Omniscience | $117.36 | $117.36 | $117.17 | $117.42 | $0.00 | -$0.06 |
Damnation | $102.22 | $101.86 | $100.35 | $99.13 | $0.36 | $3.09 |
The Scarab God | $96.58 | $97.84 | $100.04 | $101.94 | -$1.26 | -$5.36 |
Through the Breach | $90.75 | $90.14 | $90.22 | $90.22 | $0.61 | $0.53 |
Hazoret the Fervent | $86.03 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.35 | -$6.92 | -$7.32 |
Cryptic Command | $81.50 | $81.26 | $81.26 | $80.37 | $0.24 | $1.13 |
Daze | $80.60 | $84.84 | $84.84 | $84.84 | -$4.24 | -$4.24 |
Consecrated Sphinx | $67.86 | $68.26 | $68.26 | $68.31 | -$0.40 | -$0.45 |
Maelstrom Pulse | $67.46 | $66.63 | $65.99 | $65.72 | $0.83 | $1.74 |
Counterspell | $60.08 | $60.79 | $60.46 | $61.58 | -$0.71 | -$1.50 |
Rhonas the Indomitable | $56.88 | $57.29 | $57.29 | $57.29 | -$0.41 | -$0.41 |
Dark Ritual | $54.77 | $54.77 | $54.73 | $54.73 | $0.00 | $0.04 |
Containment Priest | $53.47 | $52.31 | $52.31 | $52.31 | $1.16 | $1.16 |
Entomb | $53.46 | $53.46 | $53.46 | $53.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Spell Pierce | $52.10 | $52.85 | $52.65 | $52.85 | -$0.75 | -$0.75 |
Pact of Negation | $50.46 | $52.15 | $53.23 | $53.93 | -$1.69 | -$3.47 |
The Locust God | $48.84 | $48.52 | $48.22 | $47.93 | $0.32 | $0.91 |
Wrath of God | $48.22 | $48.01 | $48.01 | $48.01 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
No Mercy | $47.14 | $47.14 | $48.81 | $49.71 | $0.00 | -$2.57 |
Stifle | $42.88 | $42.88 | $42.88 | $41.68 | $0.00 | $1.20 |
Diabolic Intent | $41.60 | $44.44 | $42.80 | $41.60 | -$2.84 | $0.00 |
Choke | $40.39 | $40.57 | $42.01 | $44.01 | -$0.18 | -$3.62 |
Capsize | $40.22 | $40.21 | $40.11 | $39.89 | $0.01 | $0.33 |
Counterbalance | $37.71 | $37.15 | $36.43 | $35.33 | $0.56 | $2.38 |
Lord of Extinction | $35.39 | $35.39 | $35.39 | $35.08 | $0.00 | $0.31 |
Worship | $34.21 | $33.21 | $31.82 | $30.74 | $1.00 | $3.47 |
Diabolic Edict | $32.87 | $32.92 | $33.49 | $33.50 | -$0.05 | -$0.63 |
Austere Command | $32.35 | $32.27 | $31.94 | $31.94 | $0.08 | $0.41 |
Aggravated Assault | $32.28 | $32.16 | $32.69 | $32.79 | $0.12 | -$0.51 |
Chain Lightning | $31.88 | $33.45 | $35.29 | $36.37 | -$1.57 | -$4.49 |
Armageddon | $31.49 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.32 | $0.04 | $0.17 |
Loyal Retainers | $30.67 | $31.71 | $31.81 | $31.75 | -$1.04 | -$1.08 |
Mind Twist | $29.91 | $29.60 | $29.38 | $29.38 | $0.31 | $0.53 |
Doomsday | $29.44 | $30.72 | $32.17 | $32.17 | -$1.28 | -$2.73 |
Vindicate | $29.06 | $28.76 | $28.76 | $28.37 | $0.30 | $0.69 |
Attrition | $28.13 | $28.11 | $28.07 | $27.86 | $0.02 | $0.27 |
The Scorpion God | $28.11 | $27.99 | $27.63 | $27.73 | $0.12 | $0.38 |
Forbid | $27.50 | $27.26 | $27.26 | $27.03 | $0.24 | $0.47 |
Aven Mindcensor | $25.56 | $25.49 | $25.34 | $25.07 | $0.07 | $0.49 |
Slaughter Pact | $24.82 | $24.82 | $24.86 | $24.96 | $0.00 | -$0.14 |
Oketra the True | $24.08 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.71 | $0.16 | $0.37 |
Bontu the Glorified | $24.07 | $24.27 | $24.04 | $23.98 | -$0.20 | $0.09 |
Opposition | $23.76 | $23.63 | $23.63 | $23.51 | $0.13 | $0.25 |
Shatterstorm | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.30 | $23.16 | $0.00 | $0.39 |
Kefnet the Mindful | $23.35 | $23.50 | $23.59 | $23.64 | -$0.15 | -$0.29 |
Avatar of Woe | $20.34 | $20.34 | $20.34 | $20.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Boil | $19.75 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.44 | $0.10 | $0.31 |
Sunder | $19.55 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.53 | $0.10 | $0.02 |
Desolation Angel | $19.34 | $19.28 | $19.29 | $19.29 | $0.06 | $0.05 |
Divert | $19.28 | $19.81 | $20.00 | $19.98 | -$0.53 | -$0.70 |
Threads of Disloyalty | $18.47 | $18.75 | $18.91 | $18.87 | -$0.28 | -$0.40 |
Although we see a good bit of red on our table, these are all minor changes and we are still within 1% of last week. As many of our sets rotate away in two months, so too does the last of the Masterpiece sets go with them. It has been an interesting ride.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.35 | $1.39 | $1.37 | $1.42 | -$0.04 | -$0.07 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $2.47 | $2.57 | $2.55 | $2.65 | -$0.10 | -$0.18 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $1.62 | $1.61 | $1.72 | $1.70 | $0.01 | -$0.08 |
Total Set Value: | $95.20 | $97.30 | $95.74 | $99.35 | -$2.10 | -$4.15 |
Booster Box EV: | $83.05 | $83.73 | $83.61 | $86.19 | -$0.68 | -$3.14 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Paradox Engine | $14.25 | $15.31 | $15.03 | $15.56 | -$1.06 | -$1.31 |
Mechanized Production | $3.37 | $2.75 | $2.87 | $3.31 | $0.62 | $0.06 |
Heroic Intervention | $5.73 | $6.35 | $5.89 | $5.75 | -$0.62 | -$0.02 |
Disallow | $5.46 | $5.89 | $5.80 | $6.62 | -$0.43 | -$1.16 |
Scrap Trawler | $1.55 | $1.20 | $1.08 | $1.20 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Paradox Engine | $14.25 | $15.31 | $15.03 | $15.56 | -$1.06 | -$1.31 |
Walking Ballista | $10.55 | $10.81 | $10.89 | $10.75 | -$0.26 | -$0.20 |
Metallic Mimic | $7.06 | $7.06 | $7.53 | $8.08 | $0.00 | -$1.02 |
Heroic Intervention | $5.73 | $6.35 | $5.89 | $5.75 | -$0.62 | -$0.02 |
Disallow | $5.46 | $5.89 | $5.80 | $6.62 | -$0.43 | -$1.16 |
Baral, Chief of Compliance | $5.04 | $4.98 | $4.70 | $5.13 | $0.06 | -$0.09 |
Fatal Push | $4.43 | $4.28 | $4.46 | $4.67 | $0.15 | -$0.24 |
Mechanized Production | $3.37 | $2.75 | $2.87 | $3.31 | $0.62 | $0.06 |
Planar Bridge | $2.79 | $2.89 | $2.79 | $2.54 | -$0.10 | $0.25 |
Ajani Unyielding | $2.66 | $2.72 | $2.83 | $2.82 | -$0.06 | -$0.16 |
Rishkar's Expertise | $2.51 | $2.37 | $1.97 | $2.35 | $0.14 | $0.16 |
Gifted Aetherborn | $2.27 | $2.26 | $1.98 | $2.09 | $0.01 | $0.18 |
Background noise and rotation deflation. As we approach October 5th, and the release of Guilds of Ravnica, the coming two months will most definitely test my ability to talk about fully expected developments that amount to nothing.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Rare Slot Average: | $1.04 | $1.03 | $1.03 | $1.05 | $0.01 | -$0.01 |
Rare Slot Deviation: | $1.74 | $1.72 | $1.79 | $1.81 | $0.02 | -$0.07 |
Buy-A-Box Promo: | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | -$0.01 | -$0.01 |
Total Set Value: | $93.43 | $92.79 | $92.18 | $94.20 | $0.64 | -$0.77 |
Booster Box EV: | $65.45 | $64.80 | $65.17 | $65.11 | $0.65 | $0.34 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Aetherflux Reservoir | $4.12 | $3.49 | $2.96 | $2.57 | $0.63 | $1.55 |
Nissa, Vital Force | $4.81 | $4.37 | $4.17 | $3.69 | $0.44 | $1.12 |
Chandra, Torch of Defiance | $11.55 | $11.98 | $12.54 | $12.81 | -$0.43 | -$1.26 |
Inventors' Fair | $3.15 | $2.94 | $2.91 | $2.88 | $0.21 | $0.27 |
Paradoxical Outcome | $0.48 | $0.68 | $0.37 | $0.35 | -$0.20 | $0.13 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Chandra, Torch of Defiance | $11.55 | $11.98 | $12.54 | $12.81 | -$0.43 | -$1.26 |
Spirebluff Canal | $5.75 | $5.61 | $6.88 | $6.37 | $0.14 | -$0.62 |
Torrential Gearhulk | $5.52 | $5.70 | $5.87 | $6.80 | -$0.18 | -$1.28 |
Blooming Marsh | $5.10 | $5.10 | $4.77 | $5.03 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Nissa, Vital Force | $4.81 | $4.37 | $4.17 | $3.69 | $0.44 | $1.12 |
Saheeli Rai | $4.48 | $4.43 | $4.14 | $3.51 | $0.05 | $0.97 |
Aetherflux Reservoir | $4.12 | $3.49 | $2.96 | $2.57 | $0.63 | $1.55 |
Panharmonicon | $3.92 | $3.83 | $3.65 | $3.41 | $0.09 | $0.51 |
Inventors' Fair | $3.15 | $2.94 | $2.91 | $2.88 | $0.21 | $0.27 |
Botanical Sanctum | $3.00 | $2.85 | $2.94 | $3.40 | $0.15 | -$0.40 |
Angel of Invention | $2.86 | $2.67 | $2.77 | $3.40 | $0.19 | -$0.54 |
Concealed Courtyard | $2.72 | $2.65 | $2.51 | $2.84 | $0.07 | -$0.12 |
Noxious Gearhulk | $2.59 | $2.68 | $2.59 | $2.80 | -$0.09 | -$0.21 |
Combustible Gearhulk | $2.55 | $2.50 | $2.38 | $2.62 | $0.05 | -$0.07 |
Authority of the Consuls | $2.26 | $2.37 | $2.56 | $2.82 | -$0.11 | -$0.56 |
We're seeing a decent amount of blue on our table, as the buyers descend upon the eternal-worthy cards. As Rothchild said, buy when there's blood in the streets, and Kaladesh has been steadily bleeding for a while.
Set Overview | ||||||
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Metric | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
KLD Invention Average: | $106.47 | $107.09 | $107.01 | $107.03 | -$0.62 | -$0.56 |
AER Invention Average: | $86.57 | $86.66 | $86.99 | $86.78 | -$0.08 | -$0.21 |
KLD Invention Deviation: | $83.25 | $83.70 | $83.82 | $83.85 | -$0.45 | -$0.60 |
AER Invention Deviation: | $41.82 | $41.55 | $41.67 | $41.74 | $0.27 | $0.08 |
KLD Box Value: | $26.62 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.76 | -$0.15 | -$0.14 |
AER Box Value: | $21.64 | $21.66 | $21.75 | $21.70 | -$0.02 | -$0.05 |
Total Set Value: | $5,271.88 | $5,292.39 | $5,298.26 | $5,293.79 | -$20.51 | -$21.91 |
Top 5 Movers | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Mox Opal | $301.22 | $307.91 | $307.91 | $309.75 | -$6.69 | -$8.53 |
Gauntlet of Power | $59.06 | $64.45 | $68.49 | $68.97 | -$5.39 | -$9.91 |
Extraplanar Lens | $61.16 | $66.43 | $65.76 | $64.98 | -$5.27 | -$3.82 |
Crucible of Worlds | $146.91 | $150.94 | $152.14 | $153.30 | -$4.03 | -$6.39 |
Arcbound Ravager | $144.98 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $3.43 | $3.43 |
Top Cards | ||||||
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Card | 08/09 | 08/02 | 07/26 | 07/19 | ± Week | ± Month |
Sol Ring | $358.22 | $357.90 | $357.90 | $357.94 | $0.32 | $0.28 |
Mox Opal | $301.22 | $307.91 | $307.91 | $309.75 | -$6.69 | -$8.53 |
Mana Crypt | $285.46 | $284.57 | $284.57 | $284.81 | $0.89 | $0.65 |
Mana Vault | $232.11 | $233.31 | $233.31 | $229.95 | -$1.20 | $2.16 |
Chalice of the Void | $188.79 | $187.79 | $187.79 | $187.47 | $1.00 | $1.32 |
Ensnaring Bridge | $166.19 | $166.83 | $166.83 | $166.23 | -$0.64 | -$0.04 |
Aether Vial | $154.58 | $154.58 | $154.58 | $154.89 | $0.00 | -$0.31 |
Engineered Explosives | $149.84 | $149.44 | $150.96 | $150.96 | $0.40 | -$1.12 |
Crucible of Worlds | $146.91 | $150.94 | $152.14 | $153.30 | -$4.03 | -$6.39 |
Arcbound Ravager | $144.98 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $3.43 | $3.43 |
Sword of Fire and Ice | $135.97 | $135.99 | $135.99 | $136.07 | -$0.02 | -$0.10 |
Sword of Feast and Famine | $133.36 | $133.67 | $136.03 | $135.75 | -$0.31 | -$2.39 |
Wurmcoil Engine | $127.08 | $127.44 | $126.38 | $126.10 | -$0.36 | $0.98 |
Lotus Petal | $126.26 | $126.38 | $126.38 | $126.38 | -$0.12 | -$0.12 |
Platinum Angel | $109.00 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.00 | $1.20 | $2.00 |
Chrome Mox | $105.96 | $107.33 | $106.92 | $105.60 | -$1.37 | $0.36 |
Chromatic Lantern | $103.27 | $103.27 | $103.71 | $104.18 | $0.00 | -$0.91 |
Sword of War and Peace | $101.77 | $101.77 | $101.77 | $101.45 | $0.00 | $0.32 |
Solemn Simulacrum | $98.79 | $97.52 | $96.74 | $96.74 | $1.27 | $2.05 |
Ornithopter | $98.32 | $100.14 | $103.03 | $103.03 | -$1.82 | -$4.71 |
Paradox Engine | $96.10 | $97.27 | $97.81 | $98.85 | -$1.17 | -$2.75 |
Lightning Greaves | $92.14 | $93.93 | $93.66 | $93.81 | -$1.79 | -$1.67 |
Sword of Light and Shadow | $87.28 | $87.10 | $87.76 | $89.13 | $0.18 | -$1.85 |
Oblivion Stone | $86.00 | $86.00 | $88.28 | $88.28 | $0.00 | -$2.28 |
Steel Overseer | $84.41 | $83.86 | $82.77 | $82.77 | $0.55 | $1.64 |
Sword of Body and Mind | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.66 | $83.66 | $0.00 | -$0.56 |
Rings of Brighthearth | $82.67 | $83.30 | $82.37 | $81.61 | -$0.63 | $1.06 |
Scroll Rack | $79.27 | $76.77 | $71.43 | $71.67 | $2.50 | $7.60 |
Trinisphere | $77.91 | $77.67 | $78.06 | $78.01 | $0.24 | -$0.10 |
Staff of Domination | $74.91 | $75.87 | $76.72 | $77.32 | -$0.96 | -$2.41 |
Pithing Needle | $73.07 | $73.34 | $73.34 | $72.87 | -$0.27 | $0.20 |
Sphere of Resistance | $67.94 | $68.16 | $68.16 | $68.16 | -$0.22 | -$0.22 |
Planar Bridge | $61.81 | $61.81 | $61.99 | $61.99 | $0.00 | -$0.18 |
Hangarback Walker | $61.31 | $64.07 | $64.07 | $64.71 | -$2.76 | -$3.40 |
Extraplanar Lens | $61.16 | $66.43 | $65.76 | $64.98 | -$5.27 | -$3.82 |
Gauntlet of Power | $59.06 | $64.45 | $68.49 | $68.97 | -$5.39 | -$9.91 |
Defense Grid | $58.22 | $59.78 | $62.30 | $62.86 | -$1.56 | -$4.64 |
Cloudstone Curio | $56.06 | $55.87 | $55.63 | $56.37 | $0.19 | -$0.31 |
Torrential Gearhulk | $54.09 | $54.32 | $54.32 | $53.96 | -$0.23 | $0.13 |
Meekstone | $49.82 | $47.09 | $45.22 | $42.66 | $2.73 | $7.16 |
Vedalken Shackles | $49.45 | $49.58 | $49.58 | $50.05 | -$0.13 | -$0.60 |
Champion's Helm | $49.28 | $48.71 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $0.57 | $0.53 |
Mind's Eye | $47.50 | $46.91 | $46.57 | $45.63 | $0.59 | $1.87 |
Painter's Servant | $45.33 | $44.88 | $45.28 | $44.65 | $0.45 | $0.68 |
Duplicant | $45.24 | $44.07 | $44.59 | $43.16 | $1.17 | $2.08 |
Grindstone | $45.17 | $45.17 | $45.37 | $45.37 | $0.00 | -$0.20 |
Sculpting Steel | $44.78 | $45.65 | $45.60 | $46.41 | -$0.87 | -$1.63 |
Static Orb | $40.47 | $41.60 | $40.49 | $40.49 | -$1.13 | -$0.02 |
Combustible Gearhulk | $36.22 | $35.94 | $35.27 | $35.27 | $0.28 | $0.95 |
Noxious Gearhulk | $34.63 | $34.52 | $34.52 | $34.52 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
Sundering Titan | $32.48 | $32.48 | $31.93 | $31.78 | $0.00 | $0.70 |
Verdurous Gearhulk | $32.43 | $32.44 | $32.28 | $32.26 | -$0.01 | $0.17 |
Black Vise | $29.38 | $29.17 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $0.21 | $0.39 |
Cataclysmic Gearhulk | $25.11 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.67 | $0.16 | $0.44 |
Cataclysmic Gearhulk gains $0.16 and begins its ascent to grandness! No, not really. Unless some madman decides to try for another buyout, things will be quiet here until Inventions finally rolls off of our tables. I'll try to keep further jokes to a minimum, but there's not much to say that hasn't been said before, and I doubt we'll see anything noteworthy before October 5th.
Parting Thoughts...
Following last week's Nexus of Fate spike, the issue has become a very hot topic in the community. Pro Tour 25th Anniversary saw six different Turbo Fog decks that each ran a full play set of Nexus, and the issue has since exploded. The player base is quite divided on the issue, with some wanting an immediate reprint, others simply wanting guarantees of no future repeat, and still others embracing this as a reason to buy boxes. A few vocal players have even called for a ban on the card. As I said: highly divided. For us, it's simply important to note that each of these would have a very distinct, and different, effect on the card's price. Wizards has yet to make any official statement on the issue, and that's the part that makes the card extremely unpredictable. I find my way through the market's chaos using math and sound reasoning. I always advise against gambling, and Nexus of Fate is absolutely a gamble.
As an aside future for the coming MMI's: Like I've said above, the next two months will be quite trying for good commentary on the rotating sets. If the commentary is more abrupt than you'd like during this, I apologize. I'd simply rather not try to invent things to talk about, make mountains out of molehills, or rehash the same things I've said over and over.
That said, yes, buy the bond lands