These specific language variants with unique artwork are universally recognized as distinct collectibles and must be included in a comprehensive count of all unique Magic cards
Spells can also be used to boost minions or perform various other abilities
But for those with a more studious eye, it became clear that Memnarchs much creepier than that, and you needed to be deeply invested in the lore of the original Mirrodin cycle to know that its actually Memnarch on Second Sight as well as Karl Kopinskis From the Vault: Relics Aether Vial, or that the thing on Eyes of the Watcher is in fact our good friend Memnarch and not some other random dude on a purple metal throne
Experts can also provide insights into specific set rarities and help identify subtle differences, such as those covered in an MTG Rarity Guide, that might elude the untrained eye
The next closest creature in ability would probably be Gilded Goose, but it requires food tokens to sacrifice to generate that mana
Theres also demand for these variants because players want to upgrade their Shadowborn Apostle strategy with these stunning Secret Lair variants
