Retrieved March 22, 2022
Two Charizard, Pikachu, or Mewtwo cards can look similar in a quick photo but have very different values because of set number, rarity symbol, holo pattern, language, promo stamp, edition mark, and condition
It is also called "whiting out", this refers to white spots appearing on the edges of your cards usually from being handled before being put away in storage for years at a time
theres also something to be said for its greatest use requiring you to have a handful of lands but this sees a fair amount of play and is incredible with landfall commanders like Tatyova, Benthic Druid and Tannuk, Memorial Ensign that keep cards flowing
The more high-value the card, the more you want to prioritize comparison over immediate purchasing
The staff is used to helping beginners figure out set values, card condition, and where to even start