Lets take a look at the most expensive basic lands
Thanks to its inherent flash, Aven Interrupter can allow for an additional ETB effect on your field or entirely remove an opponents key card for the turn
For example, if you control two Cursed Wombats, each with no +1/+1 counters on them, and you activate the adapt ability of one of those Cursed Wombats, you'll put two +1/+1 counters on that Cursed Wombat, and then each of its granted triggered abilities will trigger
LP copies clock in closer to $1,250, while MP should run you $975 or less.
The Japanese card was released first in December 2023 and remains significantly more affordable, while the English version commands a premium due to higher demand and fewer available copies in top condition
I've considered Gutterbones as he requires one less mana but requires I do damage to the opponent and can only bring him back on my turn