Comments on: Insider: Five Hot Modern Habaneros Before GP Indianapolis

By: Eric Falgout

Eric Falgout — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:58:54 +0000

Brian, I had no idea you were a writer here when I bought my subscription.

What a pleasant and fortuitous surprise.

By: Brian DeMars

Brian DeMars — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:38:00 +0000

In reply to Ben. I can actually see the phenomenon you are describing as being something that could really launch it up in value. What if the price has been supressed for some time already because people don't view it as being "snapcasteresque?" The card is a busted combo card that has been out of print forever. If the deck is good enough and people all clamor to get copies at the same time it could really spike up a significant amount like Bloodghast or Gargadon did.

By: Brian DeMars

Brian DeMars — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:35:31 +0000

In reply to Matthew Lewis. I totally agree with you that there will be a big Modern payoff when RPTQ season rolls aground. Great point.

By: Brian DeMars

Brian DeMars — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:34:31 +0000

In reply to Chason Parker. I don't see these as cards likely to spike and fall. I'd speculate they would rise by a few bucks or so and stay. These are all pretty legitimately 'good' Modern / Eternal cards. Also keep in mind that Modern season is right around the corner as well. So, there should be growing demand for these fomrat defining staples.

By: Brian DeMars

Brian DeMars — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:32:48 +0000

In reply to Raphael Bonfim. I like Rest in Peace too. Great call!

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:28:05 +0000

I think the thing holding Deaths Shadow back is that its so specific to one deck, its not cross deck/format like say snapcaster or hierarch, it also isnt a big casual/cube/edh card like say gargadon. So while I think it has room to tick up I dont see big gains any time soon

By: Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 18:44:56 +0000

I think Modern cards are good buys right now in general, considering the round of RPTQs in December is Modern constructed. There’s a lot of value to having a little foresight and getting what players need in advance of when they need it, for players themselves or speculators.

I particularly like the Death’s Shadow pick as I think the deck is still under appreciated, though possibly not under the radar anymore.

By: Chason Parker

Chason Parker — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:25:52 +0000

Is it too late to get in on these cards? With about half a week left I’m afraid to go in at the risk of getting burned if card prices spike and then drop quickly.

However, would that not occur in Modern as much as it does in Standard? I got slightly burned from the Eldritch Moon Pro Tour but I’m thinking it will be better if I buy today because it is Modern and its a day or so earlier.

By: Raphael Bonfim

Raphael Bonfim — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:53:26 +0000

No love for Rest in Peace? I think it may be a little undervalued since it is so much alike Stony Silence. Perhaps I should account for the Shocklands? Maybe you’re expecting a little more Jund than Junk?

Also, I think Anger of the Gods might be a versatile enough card to warrant it’s price, but maybe it’s just me.