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Weekly📦Supply SignalMar 31, 3:41 AM

CE Power Nine BGS 9: Market Position & Grading Premium Analysis

A complete Collectors' Edition Power Nine set (minus Timetwister) has surfaced in BGS 9 slabs. Raw CE prices range from $600-$675 for the Moxen and Ancestral Recall, with Black Lotus, Time Walk, Mox Sapphire, and Mox Pearl too thinly traded for reliable TCGplayer market data. BGS 9 grading premiums on CE Power typically run 2-4x raw prices, putting this collection's estimated value in the $8,000-$15,000+ range. CE Power remains a collector's entry point to iconic Alpha/Beta art at a fraction of tournament-legal prices — gold borders and square corners keep them banned in sanctioned play but they're increasingly accepted in casual and Old School formats.

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WeeklyMeta Shifts· commanderMar 30, 10:56 PM

Tarkir Dragonstorm Commander Reprints Gaining Traction

Multiple TDC (Tarkir Dragonstorm Commander) reprints appearing in daily movers. Faeburrow Elder from TDC up 18.92% while other commander staples follow. New precon reprints often bottom out then climb as supply gets absorbed by the format's massive player base.

Faeburrow Elder

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WeeklySleeper Picks· commanderMar 30, 10:56 PM

Jund Panorama: Budget 3-Color Fixing on the Rise

Jund Panorama (C18) gaining 18.75% suggests increased Commander demand for budget 3-color fixing. Panorama lands offer versatility in casual metas where perfect mana bases aren't required — and they're still under $0.40.

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WeeklyBudget Alerts· modernMar 30, 10:56 PM

Herigast Extended Art: MH3 Mythic Dragon at $0.78

Modern Horizons 3 mythic Eldrazi Dragon available in extended art for $0.78 vs $3.05 regular — 75% discount for premium treatment. 9-mana bombs often see delayed competitive adoption as metas develop around them.

Herigast, Erupting Nullkite

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DailyPrice SpikesMar 30, 10:56 PM

Broad 18-19% Surge Across Diverse Card Pool

10 cards showing synchronized 18-19% gains suggests broad market liquidity rather than a format-specific catalyst. Range includes utility lands, mana dorks, and mythic legends across multiple sets and formats.

Faeburrow Elder

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer

Herigast, Erupting Nullkite

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DailySleeper Picks· standardMar 30, 10:56 PM

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer: Standard Mythic Under $1

Standard-legal mythic legendary creature at $0.32 represents potential undervaluation. Selvala offers ramp and card advantage in Selesnya strategies. Historical mythic pricing suggests significant upside if competitive adoption increases.

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer

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DailyReprint Arb· commanderMar 30, 10:56 PM

Faeburrow Elder: 30x Arbitrage Between TDC and Secret Lair

Faeburrow Elder shows extreme reprint arbitrage — TDC printing at $0.44 vs Secret Lair at $13.36 (30x difference). This 5-color mana dork is a staple in multicolor Commander decks. The TDC version provides identical functionality at 3% of premium cost.

Faeburrow Elder

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WeeklyPrice SpikesMar 27, 12:04 AM

Thoughtseize at $5.12 (Breaking News) — 29% under Double Masters at $6.61

Thoughtseize, a staple in Modern, Pioneer, and Legacy, has a meaningful spread across its 8 priced printings. The Breaking News (OTP) printing at $5.12 is the cheapest available, undercutting Theros ($5.52), Iconic Masters ($5.81), and Double Masters ($6.61) by 8-29%. For a card that sees heavy competitive play across multiple formats, the OTP printing represents the best entry point. The original Lorwyn printing commands a 3x premium at $16.11, driven by collectibility and lower print run.

Thoughtseize

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DailyPrice SpikesMar 27, 12:04 AM

Smothering Tithe foil inversion — foils cheaper than non-foils across 2 printings

Smothering Tithe shows an unusual pricing anomaly: foil copies are cheaper than non-foil in multiple printings. Ravnica Allegiance foil ($44.08) is 15% cheaper than non-foil ($52.11). Double Masters 2022 foil ($45.14) is 10% cheaper than non-foil ($50.42). This inversion on a $50+ Commander staple with 13 printings suggests foil supply from collector boosters has outpaced demand while non-foil supply remains tighter. The RNA Promos printing at $44.58 non-foil is the cheapest entry point.

Smothering Tithe

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DailyPrice SpikesMar 27, 12:04 AM

Fatal Push at $0.40 (ACR) vs $0.63 (AER) — 57% spread on Modern/Pioneer staple

Fatal Push, one of Modern and Pioneer's most-played removal spells, has a 57% price spread between printings. The Assassin's Creed (ACR) printing at $0.40 is the cheapest ever, while the original Aether Revolt (AER) sits at $0.63 and Double Masters at $0.91. All three are functionally identical. Players buying AER or 2XM copies are overpaying for one of the format's most essential cards.

Fatal Push