Evolving Wilds FTW Creatures (11) Zof Shade x2 Indulgent Tormentor Stormtide Leviathan Jorubai Murk Lurker x2 Gravedigger Necromancer's Assistant Gargoyle Sentinel Witch's Familiar Wall of Frost Instants (5) Lightning Strike Negate Dissipate Unmake the Graves Flesh to Dust Sorceries (4) Festergloom Divination Covenant of Blood Sign in Blood Enchantment (1) Lands (19) Evolving Wilds x3 Mountain Island x7 Swamp x8 As Reid Duke himself describes here in greater detail, this was an unusual decision that he attributed to his high mana curve, several mana sinks, solid density of card advantage, and light red splash
Its not clear whos going to be willing to pay over $5 for a stamped version of an unpopular Pokmon that sees next to no competitive play
Sanctioned events require authentic Magic cards, with very limited exceptions like a judge-issued proxy for a card damaged during the event
We've seen each of these cards printed across a handful of sets and styles over the years, but that doesn't detract from their popularity
Whether you ask them to take a particular removal spell to help deal with a threat, or you give them the opportunity to ramp or draw some cards to get back into the game, its generally a deal youll be glad to make
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