The hype train for Star Wars Unlimited’s third set has fully left the station!

So much good happens for a game when a new collection of cards launches- players find new favorites, beloved characters get time in the spotlight, a whole new draft experience starts hitting tables, the works. And one of the most exciting of these things is that the broader landscape of what cards and decks shine will inevitably shift. And sometimes, that means old cards get new leases on life.

We’ve been watching prices closely over the last few weeks- while in general, everything is trending down, the thing that drives prices most in our game tends to be the competitive meta. And that has some implications for the future and for trends that may run counter to what happens in the future.

Below are four cards we think might be worth a second look at their down-trending price points. We talk a bit about why we’ve got our eye on them. Whether you want to be able to build what’s trending or just have toys to play with as you make your own lists, these might be worth snatching up.

Supreme Leader Snoke – $16

Villain Blue control, in various guises, has been a consistent presence in the meta for the entire life of the game. Snoke is a well-regarded top end in those shells, and he can be had for a very fair price nowadays. Why is the time now? Because it’s entirely possible that token swarm decks, featuring heavy use of Clone Troopers and/or Battle Droids, will end up very good in the upcoming set, and man oh man does Snoke make those decks cry. Having a set of this guy in the binder in case he ends up being necessary insurance isn’t a bad plan.

Force Lightning – $8

On the other end of the spectrum, Villain Red is a color combo that has struggled to find a steady home in the meta. But Maul could for sure be the guy to change that, and wouldn’t you know it, he and many of the pieces that are sure to come are packing the Force trait. Remember this spicy little meatball? It’s never stopped being good, it’s just a bit forgotten. If a Villain Force deck were to ascend, this price could rapidly rise given the scarcity of Set 1 product. And the number of targets for the ability-blanking is also only trending upwards. $8 seems like a steal.

Millenium Falcon (Piece of Junk) – $22

With the exception of Yellow Han 1, which has some key advantages due to DJ and Tech, Yellow Hero has had a tough time. But if these first spoilers are any indications, that’s changing. R2-D2 is a powerhouse. Sabine is going to see play, too. Plo Koon might even get there. The tide is turning, and when it does, you don’t want to be caught without a playset of the best card in the whole color combo.

Mace Windu – $5

Mace has had a hard time finding the right shell, mostly because of the cardpool being too shallow. Without as many toys to play with, builds are more narrow, and Hero Red has to this point really only worked in aggro. Poor Mace costs 7, which might as well be a non-starter in that world. But is there any way this grab-bag of awesome traits and that sick ability don’t pop back into relevance in this next set? He’s literally cutting through battle droids in the art. I think it’s pretty unlikely Mace stays deckless for long.

Get ‘Em While They’re Hot

As with anything, I’m not positive these predictions will work out. But hopefully, this has given you a starting point for evaluating what kinds of older cards you might be interested in taking a second look at as we prepare for November’s set release. It’s sure to be another busy time of shifting fortunes for the cards that are already out in the wild. And maybe, if you’re savvy, you can get ahead of the rush.

May the force be with you!