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Foils are special versions of existing cards featuring a shimmering, reflective finish

Between memorable alt arts, fan-favorite Eeveelutions, and a few gold staples that remain fixtures in competitive decks, Brilliant Stars continues to command respect from both players and collectors

Being able to hit a land means this card always has a target for its ability and cheating it out to hit your opponents mana sources often hamstrings them enough that the next threat kills them

Most of the time that training pays off, but occasionally a card stacks up enough raw value to be worth running regardless

Niccolo Abate recently pulled that off, and blew our minds

Both figures reflected a combination of character recognition, debut in the format, and genuine competitive relevance