Using proxies is a personal decision that each player must make for themselves
Fight spells: Khalni Ambush, Primal Might, Tail Swipe, etc
You can save your bacon by firing one of these off at the right time, but just beware that the foretell ability can reveal your intentions if your opponents suspect it
You'll need to read the story for the detailswe're not going to spoil everything here
When Planeswalkers were released, in Lorwyn, Wizards needed to dedicate themselves, over the course of sets, to creating efficient answers for them in addition to counterspells
We want to preserve a fun environment for the game, and address cards that cause negative experiences for players at all levels