Like many people I spoke to at Gen Con before playing the game myself, I think the game is clearly outpaced by the collectible nature of the productthe packaging, the card stock, and the exceptional artwork is meant to be collected, sleeved, and maybe only occasionally played
Astarion, the semi-reluctant vampire, and Karlach, the Tiefling whos too hot to handle, will each feature prominently in their own sets alongside the other drops
For example, your opponent could cast Glistening Oil on a creature, and then Melira's ability and Glistening Oil's ability would be applied in timestamp order, with the most recent effect winning
HP copies have sold for as little as $349 and as much as $450 in 2024, leaving plenty of room for price shifts based on the condition of the card you're considering