Its Illustration Rare treatment makes the card feel warm and storybook-like, reminiscent of classic Pokmon adventures
Prosper's decklist is centered on the exile ability of the card, although some focuses are shifted to include Treasure token generation and the goad mechanic, courtesy of Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant, the other featured commander in the deck
The Shards of Alara block was based on the concept of three harmonized colors, and to balance the mana for gameplay the panorama dual lands must have been handy
For many collectors, this card hits every note: Rayquaza carries immense nostalgia and prestige from the games, and its VMAX Secret Rare was among the hardest pulls in Evolving Skies
SIR Umbreon was a rare card to begin with, but that double scarcity, and being arguably one of the most beautiful modern cards released, is the reason why this card is currently worth just under $1000