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One of the reasons people are so hyped for this set is no doubt the fun theyre having with creature types and names

Giving him haste or playing other Monarch-granting cards is how you break this, and if you build it right, you essentially get to attack with impunity

One benefit of playing Bears over a more popular, heavily-supported creature type is the opportunity for great puns (ForBEAR's Blade narrowly misses the mark)

There is some counterplay in the format however, and in specific Teferi, Time Raveler often punishes people who bring in Veil of Summer against blue decks, since you will not be able to respond to any spell anymore

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Oh, and theres also milling which can ruin your day