Release timing also plays a major role
But in Commander, especially, the ability to target each player is important
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For example, take Dragons
What affects the value of Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
Its got great stats and beautiful art across all versions of the card, and it puts up a hell of a fight against just about any kind of opponent