It encourages a one-of deck-build with creatures that creatures a strong Swiss Army knife approach, and tons of folks loved that
Near Mint 7 A card graded 7 may also have a touch of wear on three or more corners and/or slightly rough edges
As a card of the SAR rarity, it features a detailed full-art alternative illustration
X can't be greater than the amount of life you gained this turn
Even though the humble Negate may seem like a better exchange of mana-to-possible-counter, remember that opponents are often tapping out to cast their huge Fireball and not expecting to see a Spell Pierce countering their spell as well as a Counterspell would, anyway
Recently, towards the tail end of 2020, a PSA 10 or Beckett 10 (two types of grades) First Edition Charizard sold for over $300,000