Why does Pixie Queen cost $5.50 ?

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Posted on Feb. 3, 2014, 4:09 a.m. by Dreno33

Why on earth does Pixie Queen cost $5.50 ?

I don't see how a 1/1 flyer for 4 mana that gives other flying for the cost of three G and a tap worth it at all. Am i missing something? is this abused in a combo some way or what?

DukeNicky says... #2

Well lets get some basics about the card out of the way:

First is was from Legends

Second it broke the colour pie organization in the form of Green Flying

Third it has gorgeous artwork.

Now I agree the price is ridic overpriced for what it is/does and overpriced in terms of CMC and ability. But the smaller availability, being a Faerie, and off colour ability could be why. And don't forget stunning artwork could help keep price up a bit? lol

February 3, 2014 4:20 a.m.

Dreno33 says... #3

Aisling Leprechaun = 0.24

Scryb Sprites = 0.27

Wind Dancer = 0.21

Artwork does not cost 5.25 IMHO, lol.

February 3, 2014 4:28 a.m.

gufymike says... #4

And what you consider "broked" the color pie, implies that the color pie was enforced the same then as it is today. Green had flying all the time.

Its a rare from legends that was never reprinted again.

February 3, 2014 6:22 a.m.

Dreno33 says... #5

why was it a rare in the first place? lmao

February 3, 2014 6:56 a.m.

gufymike says... #6

Dreno33 no clue. Most of the legends rares had that feel to it.

February 3, 2014 7:24 a.m.

Dreno33 says... #7

speaking of faeries, gufymike, can i get your opinion on the deck I was designing when i noticed that dumb rare? haha.

hear it is, just a faerie tribal deck is all. I've seen everyone else's, grixi, esper, and plain dimir like my own. had considered green with some doubling season. eh, i'll make one of those too for a prototype tester.

anways, take a look at this when you find a few minutes.

Faerie God Parents

February 3, 2014 7:34 a.m.

gufymike says... #8

I'm going to have to ask my friend that's the faeries expert. He's been playing them since they became a thing in standard, but looking at it, looks fun and similar to his, but I'm not sure about the flier buff enchantment. I think there might be something a bit better.

February 3, 2014 8:10 a.m.

Dreno33 says... #9

ok cool. I like the buff a lot, especially when I start getting about 4 or 5 faeries out (which is easy to do). It just adds a lot more damage. anyways, get back to me when you can. thanks gufymike

February 3, 2014 8:17 a.m.

Epochalyptik says... #10

Moved to Economics.

February 3, 2014 9:05 a.m.