Equipment that provides +1/+1 counters or permanent power boosts create lasting tax increases that opponents struggle to overcome, making Esper Sentinel increasingly oppressive over time
The Ent in the foreground also gives off strong Easter Island statue vibes, which comes off just a bit too comical, what with being murdered and all
As a result, this card has become more valuable now, as soon as the new set came out
No longer do they waitthey strike
This is precisely what Im betting on, and its why Im speculating on Standard cards for the first time in many years.
I suppose that makes sense since so much of the Scarlet and Violet era was focused on the latest and greatest, with several sets even focusing on specific DLCs like Twilight Masquerade