Macabre Waltz No, not the one from Shadows over Innistrad where Liliana is dancing with a Zombie, but this one
Though its functionally identical to several other Charizard GX cards, having a Shiny Pokemon on the card, not to mention the gorgeous holofoil treatment, makes it highly desirable for collectors
But if you choose to apply Doubling Season first, then 1 counter gets doubled to 2, then Pir adds an additional counter for a total of 3
The key is to keep your mana curve tight, include enough synergy pieces (like lords and sacrifice outlets), and remain flexible
Examples: Combat finishers (Craterhoof Behemoth) Combos (Thassa's Oracle + Demonic Consultation) Alternate win cons (Approach of the Second Sun) Card Draw 8-10 cards Essential for maintaining card advantage and finding your win conditions
To determine if your cards are Near Mint (NM) or not, closely inspect them for any signs of wear or damage