It was around this time last year that this card started a steady rise from $145 to a peak of $270, but that high didn't last, and it's been steady in the $225-$230 range ever since
As we discussed last week, Pup is a nice option for filling out your curve, and it leads to some follow-up plays that your opponents might be having a harder time preparing for
When upgrading, figure out the right ratio of mana / protection / disruption / card advantage / recursion / tutors that you like for the deck
While theres certainly no requirement, playing a commander like Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients or Wyll, Blade of Frontiers (alongside a green background) makes this even more enticing
A good chunk of these cards were basic lands, usually 30, with around 25 common cards, some uncommons, and rares mixed in between