Revisiting Classic Cards That Still Hold Up Today
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV was once the nightmare of Commander tables, shutting down opponents with brutal tax effects. Back in the day, this card was even good enough to see play in early Modern and Extended formats—proving just how oppressive it could be.
While newer, more powerful tax effects have taken the spotlight, Grand Arbiter has quietly been making moves in the secondary market. The Modern Masters printing has surged from $4 to $9 since the start of the year, with the original Dissension version also trending upward. With no major reprints since Double Masters 2022, this iconic piece of control history could see even more growth.
Could we see a Grand Arbiter resurgence in competitive formats? Or is this purely a collector-driven spike? Keep an eye on this one!
