Why High Quality MTG Proxies Matter in 2025 When dealing with Reserved List cards, you cannot simply use a sharpie on a mountain. In 2025, high-level Commander tables expect a certain level of legibility and aesthetic
But according to Beckett Grading Services, a highly-rated trading card, and collectible grading company, almost all Lugia cards are not rated Pristine 10
Between that and Madam Medusa, Ruby is looking very likely to be the first ink colour to be hit with the banhammer when the time comes
Like many mechanics, the monarch rewards efficiency and any cheap two-for-one has some competitive value
If accuracy can be verified over time, AI grading could become a viable alternative, potentially reshaping resale dynamics
This is still mostly a 2-color set though, so dont expect to draft many 5-color piles like in Tarkir: Dragonstorm