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This contrast is the point

Its difficult to work out power level with strangers, so having a bigger list of the most powerful/problematic cards and then being able to say that three of them is level X, six is level Y, and so on, gives people a way to say, quickly and cleanly, how tuned and powerful their deck is

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Its properties ensure a smooth handling experience, and the black core layer plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and appearance of the cards over time.

Natural scarcity (old sets, limited print runs) and manufactured scarcity (serialized cards, premium treatments) both shape price but behave differently over time