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I got less mail on this column than the first one, but still enough to make this list

If you play 40 lands and 10 mana ramp effects, that means half of your deck is mana, leaving little room for the other stuff

Historically, core sets have played a key role in introducing new players to Magic: The Gathering, and the Starter Commander Deck continues that tradition by providing an accessible, all-in-one experience

I also threw in the more powerful venture cards just to maximize that AFR feel (and our odds of a 2-turn dungeon clear) with the exception of Acererak, who isnt quite as cool when we want to smash out repeated loops of Tomb of Annihilation compared to just one

When I summon large creatures into play Warstorm Surge deals damage to my opponent, and when I sac those, Stalking Vengeance hits them on the way out

It also mills you a card each turn, which helps turn it on