The fact Wizards were willing to let the mechanic ride again makes me hopeful they feel the same, and that this time the energy decks will be just one more cool flavor in a balanced and diverse Standard environment
Contents: 16 Magic: The Gathering cards plus 1 Token or advertisement card 24 cards of rarity Rare or Mythic Rare 35 Uncommon cards 810 Common cards 2 Traditional foil cards of any rarity 1 Cryptic Spires land card (non-foil)
So what would Magic have trouble capturing
The soft, yet eye-catching colors suit Shaymin perfectly, and there are plenty of fine details to admire in the background, such as the humans going about their day-to-day lives
Weaknesses: Early-game reliance on Arceus ex can be a disadvantage if its not drawn quickly
It also forms a well-known combo with Dramatic Reversal to generate infinite colored mana when you have enough nonland mana sources, giving cantrip-heavy lists and spellslinger commanders an easy way to close out the game