For example, you could still counter it with Disdainful Stroke
Wizard of the Coast, the company responsible for designing and printing MTG, have been experimenting with more complex ward costs (like Saruman of Many Colors), so its likely theyll keep exploring this mechanic further in future sets
The HERO Archetype was introduced during the GX era in 2005
Continuous traps are recognizable by the continuous symbol in the right-hand corner, and are basically trap cards that must stay on the field once activated in order to get their effects
We also got a look at Neyali, Vanguard of the Sun, who makes your tokens hit harder and do more
Galadhrim Brigade has the squad mechanic, so you can generate a lot of mana with your elves like Priest of Titania or Marwyn, the Nurturer and drop a bunch of elf lords in a single turn