Until Yamigarasu was introduced, no endgame player would be caught dead without Saga, whose status damage made him a staple in many endgame decks
the plastic is clearer and stronger than Regular - but not as exclusive as Platinum
Because it targets, this card triggers Valiant, and with a Screaming Nemesis in play this not only deals 6 damage to your opponent, but it locks them out from gaining life for the rest of the game
Im excited for 2026 to see how far the market can go, and I am looking forward to more highlights. But before these cards were selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars apiece, they were available to children for around $4 for a pack of 11
I would ask myself: What were they testing here and why was it after NR print
You are very right about the 2002-2010 period though