Post Rotation Eternal (and Modern) value
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Posted on Feb. 24, 2015, 3:36 p.m. by Named_Tawyny
So, it's that time again*. Late enough that you probably know which of your cards aren't going to be making it into a deck before rotation, but early enough that other people might still want them, and the prices haven't crashed yet.
I'm wondering what people's thoughts are on the Eternal and Modern playables from the Theros - M15 series? Some are obvious Brimaz, King of Oreskos, Courser of Kruphix, Eidolon of the Great Revel, maybe the Scry Lands and the Pain Lands.
But there's a lot else that I'm not so sure about Banishing Light, Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx, etc...
Is there a website that has an easy to access list of modern staples and semi-staples? Or what are people's thoughts?
*Yes, I know it's still early.
Gorgosaurusrex says... #4
The scry lands will be dirt cheap post rotation. They'll only be used in EDH or budget/casual decks. The pain lands will definitely dip but will keep some value.
I don't have a staple list, but I know some users here keep staple lists in deck form.
February 24, 2015 3:51 p.m.
SoggyGecko says... #5
I think Thoughtseize is about the only one that will retain value. Yep, only one I can think of.
February 24, 2015 4:34 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #6
Holy shit, rotation's in six months!
Why is this thread up yet?!
February 24, 2015 4:37 p.m.
SoggyGecko says... #8
Also, I could see Keranos, God of Storms hold a bit of value. Actually, I feel like a few of the gods will be up there.
February 24, 2015 4:41 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #9
Thoughtseize and Eidolon of the Great Revel (foils in particular) are what you should probably be looking at.
February 24, 2015 6:47 p.m.
canterlotguardian says... #10
My big concern right now is Mana Confluence. I kind of collect them, and I want to know if they'll drop like rocks after rotation. Lol
February 25, 2015 2:41 p.m.
Named_Tawyny says... #11
They absolutely will. Just look at the price difference between Mana Confluence and the relatively similar City of Brass
February 25, 2015 2:57 p.m.
canterlotguardian says... #12
Well also City of Brass deals damage to you whenever it becomes tapped, not just when tapped for mana. Mana Confluence doesn't have that drawback. Plus it's loss of life, not damage, so things like Furnace of Rath or Anthem of Rakdos (provided you have Hellbent, obviously) won't cause a bigger hit.
February 25, 2015 3:19 p.m.
Named_Tawyny says... #13
Yes, but conversely, if you're at 1 life, you can use CoB with an instant to kill your opponent, which you can't do with Confluence.
There's certainly arguments to either side as to which is better, but it's not an $8 difference once it rotates.
February 25, 2015 3:22 p.m.
canterlotguardian says... #14
Confluence is such a good card though... I really want it to stay where it's at. Lol
Named_Tawyny says... #2
Goblin Rabblemaster is another that I could see going either way?
February 24, 2015 3:48 p.m.