That matters because it usually means: better flexibility (custom backs, version choices, one-off cards), pricing that can scale with order size, and turnaround that depends on production time + shipping transit time , not whatevers already on a shelf. ProxyMTG explicitly frames its model this way, including the practical breakdown of production vs transit (which is the difference between late and the label was created and USPS didnt scan it yet)
Notably, it is only counting pipsnot colorless mana
Arabian Nights Key Stats Expansion code: ARN Total cards: 78 (92 if you count printing variations Total print run: ~5 million cards Current collector value: $16,000 Current most valuable card: Bazaar of Baghdad - $3200 Further Reading If you want to dive deeper into Arabian Nights, these are some Arabian Nights articles and references I used when constructing this newsletter:
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It's in this set because it's synergistic with the rest of the design and allows us to tap into another fun top-down trope