Notable Cards
- Mana Drain — Strictly better than the original Counterspell from Alpha after mana burn was removed from the game, this powerful card is a staple of Vintage decks and banned in Legacy for power level reasons. Even though it was an uncommon, it can sell for over $100 on the secondary market.
- The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale — This land is highly sought after for the "lands" archetype deck in Legacy. When it was originally printed, it was not particularly useful due to the state of the game. This meant that players did not save the card or treat it as valuable. As new cards were printed over time, Tabernacle became more useful, but copies of it are now difficult to find and the card has become by far the most valuable card of Legends.
- Moat — Moat is a very powerful enchantment that stops all non-Flying creatures from attacking. This effect has been very powerful throughout the history of the game and Moat was featured in one of the first true "control" decks of the game alongside Serra Angel. As the game grows, Moat becomes increasingly more powerful and is now used in the Enchantress deck in Legacy. On the second hand market, Moat is equally as valuable as Tabernacle.
- Chain Lightning — This card is less powerful than the original Lightning Bolt but it is still sought after due to its utility in many decks. Its secondary market price can be fairly expensive considering it was printed as a common.
- Karakas — Originally a 50-cent uncommon that nobody cared about, Karakas came to the spotlight as the Legacy format became increasingly popular. Karakas is almost strictly better than a basic Plains since it can return such powerful Legendary creatures as Emrakul, the Aeons Torn and Mangara of Corondor to its owner's hands. Because of its utility and power, Karakas is banned in the Elder Dragon Highlander (Also known as Commander) format. Right now, Karakas can sell for over $50 on the secondary market.
- Wood Elemental — Considered by many to be the worst creature of all time and one of the worst Magic cards ever printed. The restrictions on this creature make it unfeasible in almost every situation.
- The Abyss — Although at one point considered the best reusable creature kill spell ever, the card has weakened somewhat due to factors such as rulings, the advent of Indestructibility cards, and an increased population of playable artifact creatures since Legends. Nonetheless, on the secondary market it still commands the highest price among black cards of the set.
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