I am unfamiliar with the exact count of blue cards required to be in your deck to consistently be able to cast Force of Negation Turn 1, but adjustments could be made if necessary
It might be a little Magical-Christmas-Landy, but I managed it multiple times
Yveltal saw a massive spike in value, launching itself from below six dollars, to a high of about $17 in the Spring of 2024
Many collectors feel Japanese printing quality is higher, which ties into card condition: surfaces and corners from Japanese prints often come out of packs cleaner
On the other hand, our manabase and sideboard look a ton different than the budget build, which is also reflected in the deck cost
You can also take advantage of the transience of his elementals to further improve your position, and really make a statement