The static ability to shut off life payments for spells and activated abilities hits a very relevant subset of cards, including all-stars like fetchlands, Force of Will, and Necropotence
As cool as it is to pull a numbered card, it's even more special when there is a specific headliner for each set
Before we continue, there's another cycle from Lorwyn I want to discuss
I could see Hornet Queen hitting $4-$5 easily, which is where the card will end up eventually anyway thanks to casual demand
Competitive analysts are pointing to this card as one of the more noteworthy from a pure mechanics standpoint, as its combination of Tool and Special Energy removal alongside powerful Poison damage makes it one of the most disruptive archetypes introduced in the Mega Evolution series
Notably, this card holds a Guinness World Record as the Most Expensive Pokmon Trading Card sold at a private sale