Black has the most forced sacrifice cards out of all the colors, making it a perfect commander for Sacrifice decks
Look for white scuffs on the sides, and fading or dirt on the back
Chinese boxes are the budget route into sealed collecting
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The alternate commander Phabine, Bosss Confidant is somewhat better but I wouldnt call her good