Rock Hydra (Alpha)
The head of the family. We explore the history, mechanics, and PriceCharting value of Rock Hydra from Alpha—the card that started the Hydra craze
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Serra Angel (Alpha)
The face of White mana and the original “perfect” creature. We look at the history, art, and PriceCharting value of Serra Angel from Alpha
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Hypnotic Specter (Alpha)
The original turn-one terror. We explore the history and market value of Hypnotic Specter from Alpha—the card that defined hand disruption in Magic
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Will-O’-The-Wisp (Alpha)
A look at the most annoying one-drop in 1993: Will-O’-The-Wisp from Alpha. We explore its efficiency as a blocker and its current standing in the collector market
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Jade Monolith (Alpha)
A look at one of the original protective artifacts of Magic: Jade Monolith from Alpha. We explore its damage redirection history and current values
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Mahamoti Djinn (Alpha)
Before the era of complex combos, there was “Fat Moti.” We explore the history and market value of Mahamoti Djinn from Alpha—the original king of the skies
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Veteran Bodyguard (Alpha)
A protector from the dawn of Magic. We dive into Veteran Bodyguard from Alpha, exploring its unique redirection mechanics, historical rarity, and current market value
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Lord of Atlantis (Alpha)
The king of the deep. We explore the Alpha Lord of Atlantis, Melissa Benson’s iconic merfolk royalty, and its role as the foundational “lord” for one of Magic’s most enduring tribes
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Demonic Hordes (Alpha)
The original land-wrecking machine. We explore the Alpha Demonic Hordes, Jesper Myrfors’ unsettling artwork, and its high-risk role as a Reserved List finisher in Old School Magic
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Contract from Below (Alpha)
The most powerful card ever printed. We examine the Alpha Contract from Below, the mechanical soul of the “Ante” system, Douglas Shuler’s hellish imagery, and the market for this banned-everywhere legend
