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Burning Prophet

As of July 2026, the Alpha Black Lotus remains the most expensive Magic: The Gathering card, with a record valuation of $3,000,000

Once he's Hexproof and Indestructible, he's basically staying that way

There are also 39 extended-art Modern Horizons 3 Commander rares found in this slot, each in non-foil as well as the 13 new Eldrazi Commander deck rares (78.9% in total)

This card is a quick turn-2 play with many interactions like drawing cards, becoming a decent-sized creature, and creating a treasure and pilot creature token

The problem is that it works at cross-purposes with the flashbacking Chatter of the Squirrel and Acorn Harvest, so you have to work to keep your graveyard full