Magics second expansion, Antiquities, was the first set to explore this theme actively
Counterfeit boosters will be flimsy, have wavy edges that are meant for tearing instead of the typical way to open a Pokmon pack, and the wrapping will feel off
Seven of the 15 mythics in the set are worth more than the $10 MSRP of the pack they come from, and the high end is doing just fine with Jace, the Mind Sculptor, Imperial Recruiter, Ensnaring Bridge, and Chalice of the Void, but after the seven good mythics, there's a massive drop off from Animar, Soul of Elements at around $13 to Gisela, Blade of Goldnight at under $4
photographer: (EPA/STUART PALLEY)
The appeal of a games art is also slightly more subjective than the appeal of its mechanics, so Im not trying to disparage any TCG artists when I talk about my taste here
These arent opened nearly as much as main sets, which means any demand for the card will be immediately reflected in its price