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Ravensburger has so far taken a very hands-off approach to card balancing, preferring to let the meta self-correct while relying on extensive playtesting prior to set launch to ensure cards are released in a balanced state

For starters, having access to another bit of graveyard hate is huge in older MTG formats such as Modern and Legacy

Giving lifelink to Will turns it into a mana dork

It then becomes a "warped card," perhaps with sound effects

Similarly, Urza, Lord High Artificer decks are commonly found in this bracket thanks to the available high-powered support

You don't have to be running a Demon deck to get some value out of these guys