Meanwhile, Amber provides healing and support that lets your characters return to the board stronger, turning small edges into decisive wins
Most Black decks want one of this kind of effect, but because it's a Common no one wants more than one of, you don't need to go after it very hard either
Stubborn Denial has been a popular card out of the Steel Leaf Stompy deck as well as Izzet Ensoul Artifact decks as a way to defend against interactive decks, and it feels really good to see the sad look on your opponent's eyes as they helplessly bin their creatures while staring at the Stubborn Denial in their hand
On the floor, it provides some card draw each turn, similarly to Phyrexian Arena, though youll want to be playing a fair number of creatures in the deck to be able to choose a Ring-bearer
But a card that drops decent stats AND banishes an opposing character is all about board presence
These two are extremely wonderful and important characters who battle against many evils throughout the story of FINAL FANTASY XVI, so we really wanted to capture a moment of peace and harmony for them
