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So why has the Bird been able to break the mold and become the most expensive non-land Standard rare in a long time

For better or worse, there wouldnt really be anything stopping reprints, as once the promise is broken, theres no going back

The card is a powerhouse

Chained to the Rocks 4/10 Presently with just lands you can get a maximum of 9 cards that will allow you to play this turn one (seven sac lands, Plateau and Sacred Foundry) in a singleton cube

As a result, this card rightfully earns its place among the top seven Kyurem Pokmon cards ever released

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