Suddenly, go-wide decks are faster than they used to be, and creatures are bigger
They took a genuine WotC-era holographic card and removed the ink using chemicals, leaving just the holographic surface (including the Galaxy Star pattern)
The key to design is to find a vein of creative space and mine it
Of course, many people simply focus more on collecting cards instead, and the beautiful art and powerful mechanics of recent sets make the same cards appealing to everybody regardless
Proxies can be a practical tool when theyre used responsibly: casual playgroups that allow proxies testing a list before buying expensive cards keeping authentic cards safe at home Proxy vs Counterfeit: the difference is intent + disclosure The difference usually comes down to two things: Intent: Is the item meant to be a stand-in, or meant to pass as authentic
11, 2024, shortly after a bunch of packs became available again following mass restocks in the US