Goblin King (Alpha)
The original tribal lord. We analyze the Alpha Goblin King’s market value, the classic Jesper Myrfors art, and why this red rare remains the heart of Goblin decks everywhere
The original tribal lord. We analyze the Alpha Goblin King’s market value, the classic Jesper Myrfors art, and why this red rare remains the heart of Goblin decks everywhere
The ultimate red multiplier. We analyze the Alpha Gauntlet of Might’s market value, the legendary Christopher Rush art, and why this Reserved List artifact is the soul of mono-red control
The original X-draw engine. We analyze the Alpha Braingeyser’s market value, the surreal Mark Tedin art, and why this blue sorcery remains a legendary piece of the Reserved List
The original board wipe. We analyze the Alpha Wrath of God’s market value, the haunting Quinton Hoover art, and why this reset button remains a control staple
The original black anthem. We explore why Alpha’s Bad Moon is a foundational piece of Magic history and why its scarcity continues to drive high-end market prices
The forest-morphing behemoth. We explore the unique “land-painting” ability of Gaea’s Liege and why this Alpha rare is a cornerstone of Green’s identity
The most iconic mana dork in history? We explore the ‘happy accident’ behind the Alpha Birds of Paradise and why PSA 10s are nearly impossible to find
The ultimate mana reset? We analyze the Alpha Armageddon’s market price, its dystopian Jesper Myrfors art, and why it remains a salt-inducing icon
The Demon Deal: Magic’s original 7/7 terror. We break down the Lord of the Pit’s cruel drawback and why a BGS 10 sold for $105,000
An Alpha original by Christopher Rush! We analyze the Granite Gargoyle’s Reserved List value, collector appeal, and surprising play in Old School