However, in this case, the authenticity of the card was more relevant than the card, since its the only one in existence.
This version features dope art by Wizard of Barge, though this writer prefers the kooky, cane-wielding Goblin Matron from Seventh Edition with artwork from Mr
Even Thalia, Guardian of Thrabens text ability causing the cost of all non-creature spells to rise by 1 seems underwhelming at first
Whereas the Hivelord is a very good card all on its own and protection is something Slivers desperately want as board wipes are the bane of their existence, the buildaround potential is far less interesting
For those not in the know, Voltron decks attempt to whack as many buffs onto a single creature they control as possible - usually your commander, so you can kill opponents even easier
Here's what you'd spend if you bought there cards as singles right now (using rough averages across multiple versions of cards): Mulldrifter $0.50 Crypt Ghast $9.00 Deathrite Shaman $6.00 Ice-Fang Coatl $1.00 Burnished Hart $0.10 That adds up to about $16 , which is on the embarrassing end of value for a Secret Lair drop