Look at cards with naturally worn edges where the layers might be slightly visible
No shadow Shadowless (still 1999, still valuable) Soft grey shadow Unlimited Step 3 (optional): Check the copyright text The copyright line at the bottom of the card varies by print run: 1st Edition / Shadowless: "1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK 1999 Wizards" (note the double 1999 ) Unlimited: Same copyright line, drop shadow added 1999-2000 (eighth print): "1999-2000" appears at the bottom right For Trainer and Energy cards (which never had drop shadows in any print run), the copyright text is the only reliable way to differentiate between print runs
Judge Magister Gabranth is a fairly bad card to draw much later in the game, but establishing it early is extremely threatening
Enchanted creature has the following abilities.) Flying Set design liked this idea but ended up making the enchantment not an Aura
If the opponent doesn't have an artifact, Tin Street Hooligan will really just be a Goblin Bully