Despite the fact that this card didnt quite make it to be graded at 10 (its rated as a 9.5 by Beckett), clearly this hasnt affected its asking price as it sold for an amazing $1675
The condition on a legendary instant or sorcery requires you to control a legendary creature or planeswalker in order to cast such a card
Players often look to top-tier blue cards in MTG to find the perfect protective shell for these massive legendary threats
You can buy gems in Arenas store for actual cash (or cash alternatives), earn them through Draft rewards, or occasionally through events
Other cards in this deck, like Tentacruel and Golduck also bring consistent damage in the active spot, making this deck have a focus on offensive play
The illustration does not shy away from the disturbing implications of a sentient being held captive and weaponized by a criminal organization, and that willingness to engage with the more mature and morally ambiguous aspects of Mewtwo's character gives the card an emotional weight and narrative gravity that most Pokemon cards do not attempt