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But wait, if he didn't win, how did his card get made

As long as you play enough lands in your deck to hit all of your land drops and you hit some alternate ramp like mana rocks or equipment you can still get ahead

That then lets you cut a few lands for more cantrips, and ultimately make your combo machine ever-sleeker

Together, Ruby and Amethyst create a fast, high-pressure deck that feels rewarding for players who enjoy outsmarting their rivals with perfectly timed plays

Since it is a cast trigger you don't have to worry about your spell being countered, you get to draw that card either way

I think of Ghalta when I think of 12 Mana