Why is Venser, Shaper Savant 14 bucks?

Economics forum

Posted on Jan. 4, 2014, 2:35 p.m. by TheAmazingSalsa

I'm not an expert, obviously... but why is this card so expensive?

Jay says... #2

He's one of the few ways to counter something that can't be countered. He's used a lot in EDH (great for putting opposing generals into the hand) as well as in some Modern UWx control/midrange decks.

January 4, 2014 2:41 p.m.

Unforgivn_II says... #3

He's got some crazy utility too. You get a bear with flash and a Remand (minus the draw, I know) or Disperse tacked on.

January 4, 2014 2:56 p.m.

Unforgivn_II says... #4

Actually, not Disperse , but Boomerang . So many options he allows for.

January 4, 2014 2:57 p.m.

Jay says... #5

Boomerang actually

January 4, 2014 2:58 p.m.

Jay says... #6

ninja'd

January 4, 2014 2:58 p.m.

Unforgivn_II says... #7

Off topic, but how cool is the art for the M14 Disperse ? I'm going to get a foil one just to have.

January 4, 2014 3:03 p.m.

cschiller says... #8

Unforgivn_II I believe it's the same art as the Lorwyn/Morningtide one, but I could be wrong.

January 4, 2014 3:39 p.m.

Jay says... #9

Eh, it's neat I guess. I prefer really distinct styles like Rebecca Guay, Terese Nielsen, Howard Lyon, and Raymond Swanland.

January 4, 2014 3:48 p.m.

Unforgivn_II says... #10

Oh really? I was going to say that it had that kind of flavor. I guess I only saw the SoM one.

January 4, 2014 3:53 p.m.

KrymeAriver says... #11

In EDH throw him in an ETB deck and blink the hell out of him with Deadeye Navigator and the like. Good times had by all!

January 4, 2014 3:55 p.m.

EvenDryke says... #12

The reasons already stated, plus:

He's a mythic with few printings, based on a very popular character in the lore, and as a creature he has a unique ability.

January 4, 2014 5:05 p.m.

PrimeSpeaky says... #13

EvenDryke I think you're thinking of Venser, The sojouner, Venser, Shaper Savant was printed before Mythic rarity was a thing.

January 4, 2014 7:05 p.m.

KrymeAriver says... #14

He was probably going off the picture that shows up on mo since it shows the ftv20 version which printed it as mythic.

January 4, 2014 7:20 p.m.

EvenDryke says... #15

Indeed, that was my mistake. I assumed the original printing was also mythic.

January 4, 2014 7:58 p.m.

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