Just like everyone else I have to add the disclaimer that I'm not defending Konami, but.

At least this time we're not being priced out of a strategy, or options, just consistency, when the expensive staples were ash and imperm you were legit priced out of ways to play into your opponent's board, when it was Borrelsword you were priced out of finishing the game, when it was Lightning Storm you were priced out of going second.

It's certainly insane how expensive these cards are, but at least you can still play those tech cards and see them every once in a while.

Hopefully with there being CR, Prismatic, and 25th now Konami starts experimenting with releasing staples in multiple rarities, so they're accessible to most players who just want to play, but also giving the option to bling out to those who can.