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This mechanic is very similar to how charge counters were used in the Scars of Mirrodin block, where you could have diverse implementations in cards like Shrine of Burning Rage, Tangle Wire, and Lux Cannon
Despite the aforementioned issue, in-universe, there are rational explanations for everything on this card
For one blue mana or three generic, you may bounce a creature unless its owner pays one generic mana
Many copies that were pulled during the original release window were damaged through normal play and handling, lost, or discarded before the collecting community fully appreciated how rare they were, further reducing the number of specimens available in collectible condition
In response, Costco introduced a new rule for purchasing these collectible cards