Whether its due to the amazing artistry and illustration of the card itself, its potential power in the competitive scene or overwhelming nostalgia, there are a lot of reasons why certain cards become more valuable than others
That didnt last long, of course, as this legend quickly went on to shatter the metagame of every competitive format from Standard to Legacy
Since it returns to your hand at the end of every turn, if youre low on life, you can reuse it again and again
You won't at all be surprised to hear and see that one of the first cards shown off from the set features Sephiroth coming down from the heavens, sword in hand, ready to stab you-know-who just offscreen, which is of course morbid as hell, but makes for some pretty great card art at the very least
I often discuss the value of subtlety in my columns