Magical orbs and crystals are recurring in-game items that are frequently connected to the themes of the games' plots
Allowed sets : Alpha, Beta, Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, The Dark, Fallen Empires, Harper Prism Book Promos, Ice Age, Homelands, Alliances, Mirage, Visions, Weatherlight, Portal, Tempest, Stronghold, Exodus, Portal Second Age, Urzas Saga, Urzas Legacy, Urzas Destiny, Portal Three Kingdoms, Starter 1999, Mercadian Masques, Nemesis, Prophecy, Invasion, Planeshift, Apocalypse, Odyssey, Torment, Judgment, Onslaught, Legions, and Scourge (every Old Frame set except Unglued)
Preorders for this card were way up at $15-20, and thankfully its come down to a much more reasonable $5 now
September Qualifier Play-In (Best-of-One) September 7, 6 a.m
Not being able to counter the creature is another bonus
All the cards featuring Astorian looking thirsty are pretty pricey too, however, so I wonder if we can expect Archmage's Charm to be the most desirable card here