It might work out, but I can’t advocate for this strategy and will not be pursuing it myself. In fact, I have been actively selling my SOM block mythics.

ZEN block was much more redeemable than SOM block I think. First, you have the fetch lands in Zendikar, then Jace in Worldwake, and then a popular casual set in Rise of the Eldrazi. For this reason, I think it’s reasonable to think that SOM block will not see a similar price pattern over the final months of redemption.

This could change if we start to see large price increases for SOM block in paper. If this happens, then redemption demand will increase, leading to price increases for digital mythics. If you start seeing price increases in paper, this will be a signal that buying SOM block mythics might be a good move.

On the other hand, if we see a drops in the price of digital cards, maybe from cube payouts or something, then redeemers will have incentive to redeem more sets.

Just remember, there’s always another opportunity down the road. Feeling like you missed the boat can be tough, but if you waste your bullets on marginal opportunities, then you won’t be ready to make a big score that can lay the foundation for a nice portfolio.

Here’s an answer, but it rambles, a lot.

Well, if you can predict how the standard metagame to be mostly the same over the next two months, then waiting for DGM’s release will ensure you don’t over pay for Seer.

For me, I just want to make sure that by MM and Magic 2014’s release, that I have a good stock of all the potential breakout mythics from RTR block. If I am overpaying somewhat for Duskmantle Seer today, I’m ok with that.

Getting Seer for 3.25 to 3.5 tix is a fine price in my opinion. I’d rather buy some now when I can, instead of having to scramble for some down the line, but that’s my style. You should work out how you want to operate and go from there.

Bank roll consideration also plays a role. If you have no excess tix, better to wait for a slam dunk. If RtR boosters were still 3.33, I’d suggest putting all your tix into those. But now that they’ve risen, I don’t see any slam dunk specs any more. When tix are precious, you want to be sure of what you are doing with them. Duskmantle Seer is not a slam dunk and you might be able to use tix elsewhere on better specs.

Do you think it’s preferable to buy Duskmantle Seer copys now or wait for DGM prerelease ?

Thanks for the response! I’ll be sure to keep it regularly updated.

Rares like Birthing Pod aren’t affected as much by redemption, and so I agree that it will be ‘safe’. The only thing holding back birthing pod on mtgo is the relatively complex nature of pod decks, and the lack of an arbitrarily large looping ability on mtgo. I’d be a buyer if it gets down into the 2 tix range which appears to be the floor.

I think Chas Andres compared Duskmantle Seer to Falkenrath Aristocrat, which I feel is apt. There’s currently no home for Duskmantle Seer, but if it does find a home, it’s a 10-15 tix card in next year’s Standard.

Aurelia’s Fury is seeing play in Block and seems to be stable at around 4 tix. If it stays at that price into DGM, it will see a dip in price due to release events. At that point, I’ll be interested in buying more.

Thanks for reading, and commenting, =)

Thanks for reading.

Thanks! I think it will be a regular feature going forward.

I see potential in Duskmantle Seer. He’ll find a home this summer, I’m confident.

I’m also picking up the odd Birthing Pod whenever I can. It ultimately feels safe, regardless of redemption.

I really like Duskmantle Seer and was already watching him IRL but dislike Aurelia’s Fury.