It's usually cheaper to buy singles cards than ripping open pack after pack
Sure, it can be a (painful) card draw engine, but it can also be a potent weapon
On the secondary market, older individual booster packs (for example Base set) are often labeled as 'weighed' or 'unweighed' to indicate the chance of a holographic card in a booster pack, affecting their market value
Brands like AI Armor offer sleeves with striking artwork, enhancing both the visual appeal and protection of your cards
Getting several turns ahead with land destruction and dropping multiple Sengir Vampires was usually game over
For raw cards, many collectors use a layered protection setup that includes perfect fit sleeves, penny sleeves, and top loaders