Breaking down the color requirements: chivalry, honor, and other traits that can be classed under the description 'noble' are typically represented by white, so white makes sense
That suggests it's purely a combination of the card's rarity, plus its awesome artwork, that's caused prices to rise
And the affordability of purchasing cards either as individuals ($0.25 for commons, $0.50 for uncommons) or by the box (usually $65 for a box of 24 boosters that will guarantee 288 cards), means I can start building new decks or improving existing ones for a reasonable price
There were a number of uncounterable spells that were commonly played, such as Kavu Chameleon and Urza's Rage that this shut down
Examples include: Jumbo Pokmon cards Mini Pokmon cards Oversized promotional cards Special collector editions Convention-exclusive display cards These specialty cards are designed for collecting rather than tournament play, so they may require custom sleeves or storage solutions
The Duelist #4 magazine, page 8: So Why Are There So Many Tokens And Counters In Fallen Empires