While main sets likeBT11 Dimensional Phaseintroduces meta-defining decks, theDigimon Card Gameside sets, known as “EX” sets, usually include lower power cards. These sets compensate for their weakness in competitive DGC by using mechanics brand-new to the card game or following a specific theme within the Digital World.
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In the fourth side set, Alternative Being, the cards included feature alternate versions of fan-favoriteDigimon, like theRoyal KnightOmnimon. Even though the set’s power level is not as high as other sets, staple cards that will be used in many decks are found in booster packs, skyrocketing the value of some of the singles.
10BlitzGreymon (Alternate Art) - $14.13
BlitzGreymon has been in the shadows for the entire lifespan of the Digimon Card Game. With other Greymon being far more popular like WarGreymon and even the limited DoruGreymon, this alternate form Mega of the fan-favorite Rookie Dinosaur has not gotten the love it deserves.
This Alternate Art, drawn by a mainstay of the card game, Naochika Morishita, is an incredible piece of art that can bring even better utility to the new DNA-focused Omnimon Alter-S deck released in this set.
9CresGarurumon (Alternate Art) - $16.19
The other half of the brand new Omnimon Alter-S deck. This CresGarurumon lets you bounce back any amount of Digimon whose cost adds up to six to your opponent’s hand.
It can also help you climb faster with your other Digimon stack since you’ll need toDNA Digivolveinto Alter-S.
Not only is this card essential to the Jogress deck, but it pairs perfectly with its other half in BlitzGreymon, being drawn by the same artist, making these two cards a collector’s dream.
8Omnimon Alter-B - $17.11
As one of the two Secret Rare cards in the set, Omnimon Alter-B is highly sought after. There are already so many Omnimon cards in the game that releasing another one that can Digivolve on any card with Omnimon in its name is grounds for a staple card.
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The De-Digivolve mechanic is one of the best types of removal in the game, but it is usually only found within Black decks. With Omnimon Alter-B, any deck that plays Omnimon as a top-end can play this card with ease.
7Kuzuhamon (Alternate Art) - $19.74
Being one of the best seasons in the series, Digimon Tamers’ Sakuyamon is easily a fan-favorite. This deck was quite popular inBT10 Xros Encounter, making Sakuyamon: Maid Mode one of the most valuable cards in the set.
This alternate form of the kitsune-inspired Digimon, gives the deck another avenue of play, by playing Digimon out of its own sources, while playing a Plug-In Option card for free, making it more consistent, and difficult to remove. It is also treated as having Sakuyamon in its name so you can also create a loop with Maid Mode’s effect.
6Omnimon Alter-S (Borderless Alternate Art) - $20.98
Decks that revolve around turboing into a level seven Digimon are usually clunky, slow, and a bit on the gimmicky side. The Omnimon Alter-S, although not the best in the meta, can still put in those wins on the board.
Not only do you have to spend all your memory on climbing into level six, but you’ll have to do it twice to be able to Jogress into a new stack. Once you do, your opponent will have a horrible time trying to remove it, especially if you’re able to this beautiful and galaxy-themed alternate art.
5Omnimon Alter-B (Alternate Art) - $23.19
If the regular art of this card was already a bit pricey, it only makes sense for the Alternate Art version of Omnimon Alter-B to be only a couple of dollars short of double its price. Collectors everywhere will be snatching this card up before it skyrockets in price.
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The menacing purple aura emanating from Omnimon’s armor is the perfect contrast for this dark and terrifying card. You’ll be seeing this card quite a bit in the near future at your local game store.
4ShineGreymon: Ruin Mode - $37.14
ShineGreymon: Ruin Mode is a bad omen. This deck was released a while ago but it never took off like other archetypes did.
With the addition of BT12 Marcus Damon and BT13 ShineGreymon, this deck quickly became the boogeyman of the BT13 meta.
Being the other Secret Rare in Alternative Being, the value of this card is sure to stay up. While other Secret Rare cards from other sets like Rina Shinomiya only fit in their own archetype, ShineGreymon: Ruin Mode can be splashed into any Purple or Yellow deck that needs a level seven.
3ShineGreymon: Ruin Mode (Alternate Art) - $48.75
The fact that the Alternate Art version of Ruin Mode is only a few dollars more expensive than the regular art shows how powerful this card is.
Players just want the card in their decks; no matter the rarity. Any deck that has any “On Deletion” effects will love this card.
But if we are to look at it objectively, the Alternate Art is much better. The dynamic pose that ShineGreymon is in, combined with its beautiful foiling, makes this card worth opening up your wallet.
2Omnimon Zwart Defeat (Silver Alternate Art) - $94.22
Like most Digimon Card Game sets nowadays, Alternative Being includes two lottery cards within it. One of them is a silver foil version of BT5 Omnimon Zwart Defeat’s Alternate Art.
There are no official pull rates on the two cards, but it is said that it’s about one in every two cases of booster boxes.
This Omnimon was very popular when the Security Control archetype was running amok. Although the deck is not as powerful as it used to be, die-hard Sec Con players will figure out how to make their favorite deck work in the current meta, and they’ll definitely need this card.
1Omnimon Alter-S (Silver Alternate Art) - $118.80
The other lottery card is for none other than the cover Digimon, Omnimon Alter-S. Since it is part of a brand-new deck, all the pieces required can be found within EX4, so if you’re looking to play this Jogress deck, then this set might be the one for you.
Sadly, if you want to play the Alter-S deck, and you want max rarity, you will need four copies of this card, which can set you back quite a bit.
