While the slot saw a 25% bump in value compared to Iconic Masters (which had a reasonable amount of uncommon value itself) in absolute terms, this 25% increase only amounts to a $5 jump in box value, from around $15 to just under $20 of uncommon value per box
By the time I finished the first draft of the deck, it was time to get back to my day job
Financial incentives, including loyalty programs, are a common solution that is easy to implement while also being mutually beneficial to you and the shop
Considering that Spider-Mans first foray into MTG was a mediocre one, its surprising to see MTG Spider-Man Collector Booster boxes jump this aggressively so far ahead of release day
+1/+0 is a significant buff for decks interested in attacking
Along the way, there are plenty of obvious winners: cards that become pro tournament staples, others that skyrocket in price due to rarity and usefulness, and everything in between