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Import costs - Shipping from Japan adds some cost, but not enough to close the gap Market perception - English cards traditionally seen as more "collectible" in the US When English Cards Cost Less There are exceptions: Bulk commons/uncommons - English cards are easier to find locally Vintage cards (pre-2010) - English Base Set, Jungle, Fossil can be cheaper than Japanese equivalents Promos - Some English promos are more common than Japanese versions Bottom Line: If you're budget-conscious , Japanese cards offer better value per dollar , especially for modern chase cards

Mindslaver is my favorite card of his, depicting turmoil with weird script that seems almost Phyrexian, but isnt quite

Wizards of the Coast is pulling out all the stops when it comes to Secret Lairs and the cross overs that come with them

However, there may be better options available depending on the specific strategy of the deck, such as other high-impact creatures or game-ending spells that could provide more immediate value

Both can turn your 1/1's into lethal attackers and both are Spirits (Entity counts as a Spirit)