The most obvious of these factors is the synergy of haste with Saproling Burst, which was known to some as "The Fix." That extra turn almost doubled the strength of the Burst and made it hit for the full 20 damage in only two turns, which would normally mean a kill on turn five, or turn four if backed up by a Blastoderm
After all, it marks the debut of MTGs new Play Boosters, which combine Draft and Set Boosters
Very quickly you can drain large amounts of life from your opponent both in your turn and theirs, rapidly closing out games
Last updated on January 2, 2026 Dauthi Voidwalker | Illustration by Sidharth Chaturvedi Shadow decks were the next weenie/fliers deck when the Tempest block was released
If you put an Aura on an opponent's permanent, you still control the Aura, and it still counts for your spells that have affinity for Auras
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