The card occupies a position in the vintage market that few other cards can match: it is simultaneously a flagship Charizard, a Shining card grail, a Neo Destiny headliner, and a WOTC-era icon, and each of those identities contributes independent demand that supports the card's extraordinary value
This version of Elesh Norn is the exceptionally oppressive powerhouse that gives all your creatures +2/+2, and your opponent's creatures -2/-2
Everybody who has read this column should know that I do NOT base a multiplayer cards value on your opponents likely reaction
However, the last time we saw this was the inclusion of Japanese cards in Strixhaven: School of Mages, and those were kept exclusive to Collector boosters, which are not designed with drafting in mind
Additionally, her indestructibility ensures she remains a resilient presence on the board, while her ability to make creatures unblockable can create significant combat advantages or facilitate strategic plays