Phyrexia: All Will Be One is the third of a four-set series that covers the Phyrexian storyline, where the titular mechanical fiends seek to conquer theMagic the Gatheringmultiverse plane by plane. The set focuses on the perspective of the Phyrexians, as Planeswalkers descend on their home in what is considered the final effort for the fate of all living things.
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As with every trading card expansion, the new cards coming with Phyrexia: All Will Be One are in high demand, fetching high prices for the most functional and best-looking of the bunch– whether you’re a casual player, collector, or seller, knowing the most valuable cards that can appear makes the booster opening experience all the more exciting.
10Ichormoon Gauntlet - $29.43
The Ichormoon Guantlet is an artifact that, while not exactly the most expensive card in the new expansion, still runs for quite a pretty penny. The version of the card that is going for the most cash is its Oil Slicked Raised Foil, boasting simpler black and white card art that still manages to look visually interesting.
Though its physical appearance is definitely a factor in its price, the value of its effect is another reason why it’s so sought after. The Ichormoon Gauntlet not only gives all your Planeswalkers two new abilities while in play but also proves itself as agreat addition to any control deckby giving you the chance to add extra counters to your permanents when casting noncreature spells.
9Phyrexian Obliterator - $29.90
The Phyrexian Obliterator is a reprint of an old classic, giving one of the first great creatures in Magic the Gathering a fine return to all game modes. The Oil Slicked Raised Foil is the most expensive version of this card, combining the raw nature of the Showcase and the intimidation factor of the normal card art.
This card is particularly desired by the community for the value that its ability to threaten opponent permanents brings– thanks to its trample, even if the Phyrexian Obliterator gets blocked, it will still do damage that will force your opponents to destroy their valuable cards.
8Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant - $30.57
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant is another reprint, this time coming from the previous year’s Kamigawa Neon Dynasty. This card is at its most expensive when in its Step-And-Compleat Foil form, ready to be put into a display to show off its stellar art.
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It makes sense that Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant is in such high demand, as it can be a complete menace when used properly in-game; being able to duplicate your spells while countering enemy spells makes it a prime target the moment it gets into play, but if it’s built around correctly, it can be an unstoppable asset in any great deck.
7Sword Of Forge And Frontier - $40.14
The Sword of Forge and Frontier is the newest offering in the “Swords Of” collection of artifacts, which each gives an additional two power and toughness to a creature, as well as protection from two different colors. The most expensive edition of this card is the Oil Slicked Raised Foil, which gives the eponymous weapon a more arcane appearance.
Unlike some of the other cards in the series, the Sword of Forge and Frontier manages to be a solid artifact– able to play two top-deck cards as well as a land card when successfully attacking, it’s no wonder that this blade requires a hefty chunk of change to obtain.
6Vraska, Betrayal’s Sting - $46.85
Vraska, Betrayal’s Sting is a new Planeswalker with a focus onthe returning Poison Counter mechanic– this card is worth the most when it’s a Borderless Step-and-Compleat Foil, showing off its art in a muted, monochrome blue color.
There’s a lot of stuff going on with Vraska, Betrayal’s String that makes it worth the steeper price point, such as the aforementioned Poison Counters, the Proliferate effect, and even the ability to neutralize threats by turning them into treasure artifacts– with its most costly attack, this card can end the game with its Poison Counters alone.
5Mondrak, Glory Dominus - $51.91
One of the Phyrexian Horrors that this new expansion introduces, Mondrak, Glory Dominus is a card that any token deck will love to have. The version of this card that will cost you the most is its Showcase Step-and-Compleat Foil, which takes the normal card art and turns up the fear factor with muted, sickening greens.
Mondrak, Glory Dominus’s ability to double any token that’s created under your control justifies the high price, but it becomes an even more fiscally sound investment when it gives itself an indestructible counter to become an unmovable threat.
4Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - $72.85
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider is a terrifying legendary creature from the Phyrexian side of this expansion’s central conflict, providing difficult-to-deal-with counter-based effects to back up its appearance. This card weighs the heaviest on your bank account when it’s found as a Step-and-Compleat Foil.
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Able to thrive in decks meant to play with and against a counter-based playstyle, Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider decreases how many counters your enemy can place while doubling any that you produce. Throw in some Trample and Haste, and this card’s 72-dollar price tag seems a bit less unreasonable.
3Atraxa, Grand Unifier - $72.90
Atraxa has seen iterations that are beloved by the community in ways that Atraxa, Grand Unifier won’t be able to match, but even if it’s not as good as its predecessors, the card still does enough well it’s desired by players and collectors alike. This card costs the most when it’s a Showcase Step-and-Compleat Foil, adding a beautiful gold theme to an already beautiful piece of card art.
With four different keywords to make the card extremely hard to deal with, Atraxa, Grand Unifier cements its place in the expansion quite well, which is why it’s the highest-valued card under 100 dollars.
2Sheoldred, The Apocalypse - $117.90
Another reprint, Sheoldred, The Apocalypse maintains its classic effect and looks great while doing it– most expensive as a Step-And-Compleat Foil, this card adds the most detail to Sheoldred out of all her appearances in MtG.
Unlikea certain commander who gives opponents card advantage when trying to hurt them, Sheoldred, The Apocalypse only focuses on making drawing cards continuously damaging for them and great for you– the added deathtouch makes your enemies think twice about blocking damage, keeping the game plan simple enough that the card will always be in high demand.
1Elesh Norn, Mother Of Machines - $164.48
The central figure of both the set and the Phyrexian storyline, Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines imposes its effect on the battlefield ruthlessly– the card is most expensive when it’s a Borderless Step-and-Compleat Foil, but challenges every other card on this list in price with its many variants.
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines doubles the effect of permanents that activate when another permanent enters play, all while these same effects from being activated by your opponent– with that much power to shut down an enemy’s strategy, this creature is worth every penny it costs.
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