The downside is pretty negligible: this is one of the best bolt lands and can come into play untapped
What it does do, though, is cheat creatures into play
That gap between the listed price and where copies actually change hands is the tell, so dont pay the sticker
Four things drive almost every valuation you will see: Rarity and print run, the starting point for any premium Condition and grading, which can multiply or shrink a price Edition and print variations, where small differences mean big gaps Errors and misprints, the quirks that occasionally create value Once you know what to look for, the final step is knowing where to confirm a cards current market price
Some players do love seeing cards that throw a curveball into the set's overall aesthetic, and others, well, they see a butt on Holy Light and just can't get their minds past why hard-to-understand art would be in a game
Experienced players know that it is worth using the playmat and the protective sleeves to protect the cards