While it remains uncertain whether the buyer intends to retain ownership or sell it, the immediate inclination to have the card authenticated implies that a sale might be on the cards, pun intended
More importantly, it reinforced Charizards identity as a high-ceiling Pokmon, both in battle and in collecting
Of course, not losing once is ultimately just another form of lifegain and isnt really worth a four-mana investment, but the way the card reads gives it a wow factor that will make people want to play it
It's not longer part of Standard, but still has a place in older formats
The latest MTG banlist update on August 26 really shook up the Pioneer meta
Blood-horned minotaurs circled them, axes aglimmer in shadow. The Callapheia Illustrated by Steve Prescott Standard Not Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Legal Historic Legal Modern Legal Brawl Legal Legacy Legal Comp