Heck, Im using Mirkwood Bats in about 12 decks right now, between Food decks, Treasure decks, aristocrat decks, and even Mardu token decks like Zurgo and Caesar
While identifying English cards is relatively easy, there are some difficulties with other languages, especially with German Revised White Border Cards (aka "Unlimitierte Edition" (unlimited edition) - not to be confused with the Unlimited set!)
Many Xyz Monsters have effects that detach Xyz Materials as a cost to activate them
There are some alternative ways to get specific missing cards, however
How to Build a Mana Base in Magic: The Gathering Today, Id like to talk a bit about deckbuilding and more specifically, the mana base
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