Theyre also a solid way to keep expensive originals safe at home while you still get the reps in.
How the Reserved List Affects Game Formats Gaea's Cradle | Illustration by Mark Zug There are only a couple of formats that are affected by the reserved list: Legacy, Vintage, and EDH/Commander
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It essentially plays a grindy value game, dealing with opposing threats while staying ahead in card advantage
Nissa, Worldwaker 8 I love this card so much