In the midst of the Marvel Super Heroes prerelease, some Magic: The Gathering cards have seen a price increase, some specifically due to synergies or even combos with cards from the new set.
Commander
Cadric, Soul Kindler went from €3.50 to about €8 due to its synergy with legendary permanents. The Avengers Assemble Commander Precon even contains 30 of them.
Green Goblin went from €1 to about €8 for the Doom Prevails Precon, as it generates advantage when discarding cards and the deck is full of such effects, including the commander Doctor Doom, King of Latveria. Scarcity also contributes to the spike: this card could only be found in Collector Boosters, also present in the Gift Bundle, and in Scene Boxes. [See Forum Discussion]
The appeal of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl captivates not only Marvel fans but also Commander players with a soft spot for squirrels. Consequently, two squirrel-themed cards have risen in price: Bloodroot Apothecary, from €1 to about €4, and Scurry of Squirrels, from €1 to €3 for the extra version.
Premodern and Pauper
This time, Premodern's organic demand impacts Infernal Contract: from €1 to €5 for the first ENG print from Mirage. The card is played as a 3-4-of in Iggy Pop, which represents 2.6% of the meta according to MTGGoldfish data.
And here's the most talked-about card online in recent days: Seeker of Skybreak, which went from a few cents to €7, because it combos with the Marvel Super Heroes common Hawkeye’s Bow, thus catching the eye of Pauper players. [See Forum Discussion]
Collectibles and MTG LotR
Demand for Lord of the Rings poster cards continues unabated. This time, Glamdring has risen, from €70 to €170 in its foil version.
Sauron, the Dark Lord, from €300 to €500 for the regular version and from €450 to €800 for the foil version.
Saruman of Many Colors, from €80 to €100 for the regular version and from €150 to €250 for the foil version.
Mysterious Spikes
I'll conclude with two cards that have risen, and I'm unsure of the reasons. I invite readers to share their thoughts.
Runadi, Behemoth Caller went from €10 to €20. Hype for Cats due to the Secret Lair Cats Are the Best?
Grafted Skullcap went from €1 to €7. The reasons could be various: the Doom Prevails Precon, its synergy in Commander with The Ten Rings, or its recent use in Premodern in Mono Black Control, Welder Tinker, and Pox.
Thank you for your attention.
