The obvious first reason for this is the resale value of all the products, let alone the cards themselves
CP20-JP027 Numeron Direct (Numeron Calling) Normal Spell (1) If Numeron Network is in your Field Zone, and you control no monsters: Special Summon up to 4 Numeron Gate Xyz Monsters with different names from your Extra Deck (but banish them during the End Phase), also, for the rest of the turn, you can only Normal Summon or Special Summon once.
These are almost playable even without introducing the Initiative
Adelbert Steiner + Aerith Gainsborough: Life and lifelink Adelbert Steiner + Cloud, Midgar Mercenary: equipment Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn // Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal + all these guys: Legendary Aerith Gainsborough + Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn // Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal: +1/+1 counters So, you can have a deck of all White Legends, some of which are finding equipment, some of which are getting paid by equipment
Most players seem to prefer the original printing of the card, with many calling the Retro Frame version ugly
For more Magic: The Gathering news, you can check out our MTG release schedule guide to see the latest on upcoming sets like Tarkir Dragonstorm or MTG Final Fantasy
