If an ETB deck can be built to be very strong, this artifact will double the ETB bonuses beyond a certain point in the game
For both collectors and players, this set offers strong appeal: Collectors: New rarity could drive long-term value All-foil format increases desirability Anniversary branding adds historical significance Players: Premium cards may enhance decks visually Potential meta-relevant cards (still unconfirmed) While the higher price per pack is notable, the guaranteed foil content and anniversary status could make it worth the investment , especially for long-term collectors
Early game it is a strong deterrent against a creature-heavy deck
Wizards did finally address the problem, but only after facing overwhelming criticism and a cultural moment that made it impossible to ignore
Appearances aside, this Gengar is incredibly rare, as NM copies are rarely available on TCGPlayer, with no sales recorded for the first-edition Holo version of this card in recent times
Five other decks could have run him but chose not to, though two of those were mainly UR
