The popularity of Magic is amazing. In only six years it has grown into the most popular card game in the world. It is now in 16 different languages. In the US, Canada, and Japan. It is selling off the shelves as fast as they can be stocked in Tokyo. The Alpha Black Lotas when it was printed was priced at $5. Now, in mint condition, it is worth $500! All of us who came into the game around 3rd edition or later are now kicking ourselfs. It is a VERY adicting game. Once someone gets started enjoying this game, its hard to get stop. I've known people to give up smoking so they could play this game. Thank you Richard Garfield and Wizards of the coast.