This stage is known as the "gamma stage", and this is the place were Magic started to grow legs
Black decks like to make burst-mana and to keep their hands topped up
Splinter, Aging Champion If Splinter, Aging Champion were a different color it would not make this list, but white is excellent for flicker which means this approaches Thragtusk-level in use and is a great reason to make an EDH politic deal
In addition, it's also a new Eldrazi, something that hasn't been seen in a Standard set since 2016's Eldritch Moon
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Your Temple Is Under Attack is a board protection spell, sure, but should also be used politically to sweeten a bargain
