English cards often command stronger prices in Western markets due to broader international recognition, language familiarity, tournament use, and higher liquidity
You have a 3/3 that you can give indestructible by tapping a mere 1/1, and by paying 5, your creatures get at least +3/+3 until the end of turn, but with elf typal buffs itll be much more
In April 2024, a copy of Black Lotus, considered the most powerful card in Magic history, in certified Pristine 10 condition, was sold for US$3 million in a private transaction and currently holds the title of most expensive Magic card in history
While doing so, your opponent is likely putting together a larger strategy, such as control or mill
Hermit Druid, Life from the Loam, Entomb, Buried Alive, Faithless Looting, Wheel of Misfortune, Frantic Search, and Bazaar of Baghdad are all great ways to do the former