While shes waiting for a new opponent to challenge, Raya can also be used to quest for two lore, meaning that shes useful to have on the table regardless of your current strategy
From the introduction of set-specific mechanics like the Ring tempting you ( Tales of Middle Earth ), to -1/-1 Blight counters ( Lorwyn Eclipsed ) and more, its not been easy to find a set of precons to jump right on board with doubly so if you dont really care about Final Fantasy or any other Universes Beyond sets
You can use this to dodge board wipes, attacks, Paddington hard stares and probably your tax bill too
I therefore define the intrinsic value of a card to be the price it would be at if there was no speculation, due solely to players buying it for tournament use
Magic cards are designed and printed long before they actually hit the shelves
Or, heck, look at the difference between the $300 reserved list staple Angus Mackenzie and the $20-$30 Elder Dragons that were reprinted in Chronicles , like Chromium and Arcades Sabboth
