In many ways, Secrets of Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive Bonus Sheet is the absolute headliner of the set. Reprinting many of the best instants and sorceries from MTG history, these Mystical Archive hits can make or break a box opening experience. Sadly, with extremely powerful reprints come lower opening odds.
Thanks to opening rate changes, you’ll generally only find one mythic per Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster box. Considering that all of the most expensive cards in this set are mythics, this certainly makes things a bit bittersweet. Despite this, it’s still well worth looking out for the most expensive Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive cards.
5 | Akroma’s Will
Price: $15
In any kind of creature-focused Commander deck, Akroma’s Will is an absolute powerhouse. The second mode alone makes it a more-than-acceptable protection piece against board wipes, while the first is a legitimate finisher with even a modest board presence. The fact that you can get both just by controlling your Commander, however, pushes this into the classic category.
Thanks to this flexibility and power, Akroma’s Will has earned a spot in over 400,000 Commander decks according to EDHREC data. If you’re running any kind of go-wide deck, be it Edgar Markov or Voja, Jaws of the Conclave, chances are Akroma’s Will will make it much, much better. The card’s value reflects that, with this new Mystical Archive version selling for around $15 on the low end right now.
4 | Cyclonic Rift
Price: $25
While you never really want to use the two-mana mode of this card, Cyclonic Rift’s Overload spell is absolutely insane. Sending your opponents back to the Stone Age, while leaving yourself untouched, is often enough to run away with the game. Casting this card at the end of your opponent’s turns makes it even more devastating, letting you untap to cement your advantage further.
Thanks to being one of the most devastating blowout cards in Commander, Cyclonic Rift has become a super staple, seeing play in over 900,000 decks according to EDHREC. Considering this, despite its numerous reprints, it’s no wonder this Game Changer remains a $30 card.
3 | Jeska’s Will
Price: $38
Originally released in Commander Masters, Jeska’s Will is one of the best red cards in all of Commander. Offering three Impulse draws, and the mana to cast them, this card is essentially the perfect refill tool, provided you have your Commander in play. The card becomes particularly nasty when casting copies of itself with combo enablers like Underworld Breach.
Frankly, Jeska’s Will is the type of MTG card that makes every red Commander deck better for playing it. Considering this, it’s no wonder the card maintains a $41 price tag, even after being reprinted in multiple Commander precons. Sadly, this means that this reprint is unlikely to make the card any cheaper, either.
2 | Vampiric Tutor
Price: $50
As one of the best tutors in Commander, Vampiric Tutor hardly needs an introduction. For just one mana, this card can find the perfect answer to any situation. Considering how powerful this is in a singleton format, it’s no wonder that copies of this card start at a staggering $64.
Notably, Vampiric Tutor’s power supercedes just Commander. While banned in most formats, Vampiric Tutor is restricted in Vintage, where it sees play in combo strategies. While this won’t cause a significant increase in demand for the card, it is a testament to just how powerful Vampiric Tutor really is.
1 | Force of Will
Price: $64
Thanks to essentially being a free counterspell, Force of Will warps every format it touches. In many cases, this is for the better, saving formats like Legacy and Vintage from becoming a combo hell. In other cases, the card proves too strong to be included in more balanced formats, earning Force of Will a ban in Duel Commander and Premodern.
Despite this, thanks to its sheer power in Legacy, Vintage, and Commander, Force of Will sees strong demand. While it has four non-premium reprints, the iconic counterspell remains the most expensive card on the Mystical Archive Bonus Sheet. Whether you’re looking to power up your blue Commander deck or bling out your Legacy deck with new art, the $69 Force of Will is the absolute best card to watch for.
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