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Even so, the effect itself is extremely powerful, so a Synchro Deck with a high degree of expansion would be more powerful than the Crystal

Like most Magic: The Gathering cards, the value of Mordenkainen depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos)

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We could imagine it might snap the table clean in half

For instance, some top-tier Scarlet & Violet cards that were unstoppable in 2023 might be too incompatible with the current top-tier decks to shine, but their historical dominance remains a testament to their design and the specific utility they had during their peak