Why CGC graded CGC is known for its precise grading standards, transparent scoring system and crystal clear slabs which highlight the artwork and holofoil beautifully
Any game played in a Bo1 queue will have a hand-smoothing algorithm applied to the opening hand, described as follows: " the system draws an opening hand from each of two separately randomized copies of the decks, and leans towards giving the player the hand with the mix of spells and lands (without regard for color) closest to average for that deck "
It is the greedy play of the two but ultimately fills a very similar role in the deck
That said, a large part of the Charizard cards worth comes from their rarity, as the 23 different cards featuring the monster across the game pale in comparison to some characters like Pikachu, who have nearly 200 unique cards
According to King_Gex, who shared it on r/MagicTCG, the card was revealed during the Black Lotus VIP event for MagicCon: Chicago
How many sorceries do most decks run in EDH these days