Combined with some strategic removal cards and other negating effects, Blackbeard can essentially shut down any opponent's strategy, giving him an easy win
It tends to be cheaper than buying six packs separately (depending on where youre buying from) and is the best thing to buy if you just want to open some packs
Popular products like "Elite Trainer Boxes" or "Collector's Boxes" often contain a chance to obtain these rare cards
The big problem with Battalion for Commander players is that it advises you to do something that is probably not in your best interests: overcommit to your board
JPN Box vs English Ascended Heroes JPN MEGA Dream ex Box price: ~$60-80 SAR rate: ~1/27 packs (37%/box) MA guaranteed: 1 per box 250 cards in set MUR rate: ~1/500 packs JPN cards trade 15-40% higher ENG Ascended Heroes Box price: ~$45-55 SAR rate: ~1/67-91 packs (~12-15%/box) MA guaranteed: 1 per box 295 cards in set MUR rate: ~1/1,000+ packs (est.) Base price for ENG market The JPN box costs more upfront, but your odds of pulling a premium card are 2-3x better
That card game trades on speed, ease, and the rush of collecting too, not to mention upgrading your cards with a very similar 3D effect