This will be a shorter preview season than were used to, ending in just a few days on September 4th
With the right hand, you'll absolutely dominate against other starters - without it, you're pretty much toast
Were not seeing evidence of a buyout, and the rate of sales has stayed pretty low and steady
Attacks require energy cards in order to use, whereas abilities are either passive effects on the battlefield or can be activated during your turn, depending on the text of the card
What you might use to get there is up to your personal tastes, whether you want Empyrial Armor, Sword of Feast and Famine, or Eldrazi Conscription
Research Your MTG Cards Before Buying With so many MTG cards on the market, doing your homework before purchasing makes a real difference