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When a new mechanic is introduced into a card game, people tend to go a little crazy for it

If the two biggest threats at the table are attacking each other to keep their greatest rival in check, you can probably hold off (this is also a great stage where politicking can help)

Because it also has haste, you can then translate its own buffs into an immediate attack

It's a resonant card that has the capacity to "teach" new players about the joy of the Magic experience in the span of seconds

For more on the new set, check out our breakdown of the new Draft and Sealed archetypes.