MTG Avatar is undoubtedly one of the most flavorful sets we’ve ever seen. In addition to all of the goodies that the MTG Avatar main set is bringing to the table, the bonus sheet showcases iconic artwork from different episodes of the original series.
Since the early reveals of The Great Henge and Force of Negation, the heavy hitters seem to have died down a bit. Still, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some recently spoiled reprints in particular that are garnering attention. In fact, one specific reprint has everyone clamoring, and it’s not just because of the price tag.
Dockside Extortionist
Following its original printing in Commander 2019, Dockside Extortionist quickly became one of the best cards in Commander. In a multiplayer environment driven by mana rocks, this Goblin has the potential to make an absurd number of Treasures all for the low price of two mana.
Unsurprisingly, the card’s price tag skyrocketed largely due to its EDH demand. That all changed back in September of 2024, however, after the card was banned alongside three other broken designs. Despite the arrival of the Commander bracket system that followed, Dockside remains on the banlist.
Now that the card has earned a reprint in the Avatar bonus sheet, players have begun speculating if this is a sign that the card is going to be unbanned and made into a Game Changer instead. While this does have some players concerned and could technically end up being the case, there’s a chance this design was in the works before the card was banned in the first place. A similar thing happened when Monstrous Rage was banned in Standard and later announced as a WPN promo.
This is also a way for Wizards to introduce Dockside onto Arena and incorporate it into digital formats. So, even if it may seem a bit strange for a card that hasn’t seen any meaningful play outside of Commander to get a reprint, that doesn’t mean a plan to unban it is in the works.
Regardless, that hasn’t stopped players from taking this opportunity while Dockside Extortionist is cheap to speculatively buy some copies. According to TCGplayer, the market price for the cheapest traditional near-mint version of Dockside is just over $16 currently.
Sundial of the Infinite
Dockside may be the most exciting of the recently previewed bonus sheet cards, but it isn’t the only interesting one of the bunch. Sundial of the Infinite is a noteworthy reprint that has a ton of EDH applications. Any Commander decks that rely on producing creatures temporarily, like those built around Feldon of the Third Path, are perfect homes for this card. There’s also a variety of combos that can be pulled off with Sundial, such as taking infinite turns with Isochron Scepter and Final Fortune in the mix.
Up to this point, this artifact has only appeared in Magic 2012 and as part of The List. This is the first time it’s receiving new artwork and treatment, giving EDH players a chance to add some flair to their decks. Sundial sits at roughly $14 right now.
Training Grounds
For fans of unique combos in EDH, Training Grounds is the perfect reprint. Tons of three-card combos can be executed with this enchantment in play, including generating infinite mana with Basalt Monolith and any effect that turns Monolith into a creature.
Even if combos aren’t your thing, Commander decks focused on legends with mana-intensive activated abilities make great use of this card. Being able to tutor up a ton of Slivers with Sliver Overlord on the cheap, for instance, is a huge luxury.
This card most recently earned a reprint in March of the Machine: the Aftermath, though this is the first time it’s appeared in a bonus sheet or Secret Lair. Currently, it’s worth close to $5 in its cheapest form.
Rhys, the Redeemed
Rhys, the Redeemed is a powerful Selesnya legend that makes for a solid build-around for Elves and Tokens shells alike. Its efficiency coupled with how well it scales over time makes it a formidable threat at all stages of the game.
The only thing really holding the card back from seeing more play in the 99 of various EDH decks is its color identity. Fortunately, in a livestream back on October 22nd, Gavin Verhey discussed the possibility of changing the current EDH rules to allow hybrid cards to appear in decks that include only one of their colors. While this is just a suggestion at the moment, it was met with mostly positive reviews, and a change would make Rhys an even more appealing Commander card.
This is the first time this card is receiving new art, which further makes Rhys a welcome reprint. It holds a price tag of over $6.
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