Summary
The world ofMagic: The Gatheringis getting a lot furrier with the release ofBloomburrow, its newest expansion that features a plane full of anthropomorphic critters and iconic planeswalkers transforming to blend in with the environment around them.Bloomburrowis the 101st set for the long-standing TCG, and will contain 281 regular cards alongside further variants, Commander-only cards, and other options typically available in Collector Boosters.
Although there are several different art treatments, among collectors, there is a clear favorite - the Borderless Raised Foil Anime treatments that are among the hardest to acquire in Collector Boosters. These treatments feature hyper-stylized variants of cards from the set or, in some cases, cards from theBloomburrowCommander lists; and, even rarer, anthropomorphic versions of famous planeswalkers. They’re a huge hit, and because of that,Borderless Raised Foil cards inBloomburroware by far the most expensive.
At the time of writing,Bloomburrowhas yet to be officially released, which means thatthe prices listed below are going to fluctuateas collectors start opening packs, but these general figures are a good baseline to begin.
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10Gev, Scaled Scorch (#349)
Borderless Raised Foil
Gev, Scaled Scorch is a Lizard Mercenary with the powerful Ward mechanic to help insulate it from removal. Gev helps keep the pressure on opponents with several abilities that support aggressive playstyles, and it’s also a rare typing, with both Lizards and Mercenaries among the rarest subtypes inMagic: The Gathering(at least prior to the last few sets).As of writing,TCGPlayercurrently shows Gev as $101.70.
9Baylen, The Haymaker (#345)
Baylen, the Haymaker is a Rabit Warrior card that’s in the Naya colors, and it is a signpost for its mechanic, which is token generation. Because it’s one of the most heavily pushed inclusions in the token theme inBloomburrow, it’s also one of the strongest, offering a slew of effects that scale up with the number of tokens available. It’s also reasonably strong on its own as a 4/3 for 3 mana.TCGPlayercurrently shows this heavy hitter at $103.32 at this time.
8Hazel of the Rotbloom (#102)
Hazel of the Rotbloom is the first of many inclusions from theBloomburrowCommander list. It’s one of the most popular creature types inMTGhistory as a squirrel, and it’s also powerful in its own right, with baked-in mana ramp on top of token duplication that can create some absurd boardstates quickly. TAPIOCA’s art is also absolutely stunning, helping fuel the fire in many collectors to acquire this card.TCGPlayercurrently shows Hazel of the Rotbloom at a $150.39 market price.
7Ms. Bumbleflower (#103)
Ms. Bumbleflower is a Commander card that is part of a long-beloved archetype among the community: group hug. Essentially, Ms. Bumbleflower is a card that allows politics to the extreme, offering bonuses to whatever players at the Commander table willing to make a deal with her controller. The art, as well as being a cute bunny, also doesn’t hurt its collectability.TCGPlayercurrently shows Ms. Bumbleflower at a $158.75 market price.
6Zinnia, Valley’s Voice (#104)
Zinnia, Valley’s Voice is a Commander card that wants players to jam their deck full of creatures with powerful enters the battlefield abilities, so they can take advantage of offspring to trigger them twice. It’s one of the most exciting new mechanics inBloomburrowand Zinnia will be the most likely face of that mechanic at Commander tables, making this high rarity version of it highly desirable as an investment.TCGPlayercurrently shows Zinnia, Valley’s Voice at a $174.89 market price.
5Bello, Bard of the Brambles (#101)
Bello, Bard of the Brambles is the most interesting Raccoon inBloomburrow, and as a Legendary Commander option, that makes him extremely popular already. He plays well off the theme of raccoons, making trash worthwhile, but his ability to turn artifacts and enchantments into indestrucible card-drawing engines is pretty incredible.This art version is also the cutest, which is whyTCGPlayercurrently shows Bello, Bard of the Brambles at a $177.61 market price.
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4Chatterfang, Squirrel General (#095)
Chatterfang, Squirrel General is another addition to the creature type’s options for Commanders, and it’s a powerful one. Chatterfang spews out 1/1 squirrel tokens with ease, not even requiring its effect to trigger off specifically creature tokens - any token will do. While this art style of Chatterfang is certainly threatening, it’s also a great depiction of what a Squirrel Warrior would look like in an anime plane.TCGPlayercurrently shows Chatterfang, Squirrel General at a $216.69 market price.
3Lumra, Bellow of the Woods (#343)
While it’s not the most expensiveBloomburrowcard at time of writing, Lumra, Bellow of the Woods is our pick for most likely to end up that way by the time the dust settles around release. Lumra, Bellow of the Woods is a Standard-legal behemoth with an incredibly powerful effect, which makes it relevant to many players. On top of that, it’s also the card illustrated by famed Pokemon artist Mitsuhiro Arita - his first contribution toMagic: The Gathering.TCGPlayercurrently shows Lumra, Bellow of the Woods at a $224.74 market price.
2Liliana of the Dark Realms (#094)
Imagine: Critters Borderless Raised Foil
Liliana of the Dark Realms is the first of two Borderless Raised Foil Imagine: Critters treatments that make up the most expensiveBloomburrowMTGcards. Liliana is an iconic planeswalker and reimagining her as a squirrel, the creature type that makes the most sense for her given their necromantic leanings onBloomburrow, creates a unique, must-own for collectors. Liliana of the Dark Realms isn’t exactly a staple powerhouse in any format, but that hasn’t stoppedherTCGPlayerlisting from showing a $259.27 market price at time of writing.
1Jace, the Mind Sculptor (#093)
Those familiar withMagic: The Gathering’s long competitive history won’t be surprised to find out whatBloomburrow’s most expensive card is. Jace, the Mind Sculptor istheiconic planeswalker, one of the most powerful cards ever printed, and one of the most divisive among players during its time. This version of Jace shows the cunning mage as a fox, and is one of the more colorful depictions of the usually brooding anti-hero.TCGPlayercurrently shows Jace, the Mind Sculptor’sBloomburrowvariant at a $261.98 market price at time of writing.
