Unfortunately, the hype behind planeswalkers doesn't seem to be going anywhere, especially as they continue to explore the design space around them (emblems, interacting with other walkers, e.g.). This means the excitement will stay high as well, which also means that the prices will do the same.
The only way that will die down is if they print quite a few stinkers in a row (think narrow ones like Nissa, too). I doubt that is going to happen. Also, the companies are obviously selling the Sorins at 60 each (100-150 for foil) or the price would have come down. As long as demand is high...etc. etc. etc.
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Truth. There are also literally 0 reasons to not print chase PWs in every new set going forward. Good for [most] players and good for WotC.
...but but given that it took us 5 years to reach that number, this doesn't look like an imminent problem.
I think you will probably get there sooner than you think. We're seeing 4 PWs per block on average with potentially more slated for base sets (after seeing 3 new PW's in M12). This time next year, I'd be very surprised if you weren't looking to start removing planeswalkers.
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It makes sense that you don't have any desire to cap them at 600 yet.
I haven't 'capped' my PWs, but I've certainly cut several of them. Not sure if that's the same thing or not.
I don't feel the need to cap the number of PWs in my list, but I have no problem removing them. Playing with many planeswalkers really changes how matches of Magic plays out. I don't think there's a right number to have for each section. If you see multiple planeswalker.dec in a single draft or if you consistently see specific decks struggle which are more likely to be dead to a resolved PW on an empty board, then cut a few.
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I think you will probably get there sooner than you think. We're seeing 4 PWs per block on average with potentially more slated for base sets (after seeing 3 new PW's in M12). This time next year, I'd be very surprised if you weren't looking to start removing planeswalkers.
I haven't 'capped' my PWs, but I've certainly cut several of them. Not sure if that's the same thing or not.
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My 600 Card Unpowered Cube
My Combo Cube