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These cards are expensive mostly because they are extremely collectible and have low supply, not because they are playable, and foil reprintings wouldn't change this at all

Naturally, that exclusivity only upped the value of the cards

Bayek works best with Aya on the field to double up on the number of instances of combat damage, generating twice as many Assassin tokens

Budget-friendly options that deliver strong performance: Pain Lands ($1-3): Reliable untapped fixing with minimal life cost in Commanders 40-life format Check Lands ($2-5): Enter untapped consistently when paired with typed duals or basics Pathways ($1-4): Zero conditions, zero life loss, clean fixing for two-color decks Slow Lands ($1-2): Untapped from turn 3 onward, perfect for mid-range strategies Battlebond Lands ($3-8): Unconditional untapped fixing in multiplayer Commander games When to invest in premium options: Building competitive or high-power decks where consistency determines wins Running 3+ colors where typed duals and fetch synergies matter most Long-term collection building where premium lands hold value across multiple decks Format Restrictions and Legal Options Format legality directly impacts which cycles are available

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