Birds of Paradise (Alpha)
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
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Armageddon (Alpha)
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
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Lord of the Pit (Alpha)
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
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Granite Gargoyle (Alpha)
An Alpha original by Christopher Rush! We analyze the Granite Gargoyle’s Reserved List value, collector appeal, and surprising play in Old School
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Chaos Orb (Alpha)
The most controversial card in MTG history? We explore the price, history, and famous tournament controversy of the Alpha Chaos Orb
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Vesuvan Doppelganger (Alpha)
Dive into the history and market data for Vesuvan Doppelganger (Alpha). The original Shapeshifter and a key Reserved List staple
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Shivan Dragon (Alpha)
The Alpha printing of Shivan Dragon is an essential collectible, representing the original ‘big red dragon’ that defined early Magic: The Gathering and remains a highly desired piece of history
