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Even long after Phyrexian Arena's debut in Apocalypse , paying 1 life for one card each turn remains a good deal

But there are some surprises, at least to me, in this list of most valuable Magic sets

Activation of Sol Ring and Mana Vault gives you exactly 5 mana

Life from the Loam Listed at : $4.50 One of Magic's best green sorceries, Life from the Loam is one of those essential dredge cards that pulls double duty

Its play on "ambush," complete with the surprisingly cutesy stylized ogre, is unexpectedly enjoyable

The more times you tap it, the more cards you will draw, but also the more damage you will take at the start of your next turn, which seems like a delightfully flavorful way to express the tempting but costly power of using The Ring