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It may not be the choice for casual or even ultra-competitive players, but it does have value

The d4 was helpful there (despite booster packs also having inserts with punch-out brick counters anyway)

Once you can escape Ox in the midgame, you likely get to dredge 12+ cards, triggering Creeping Chills and adding power to the board

Facilier, Agent Provocateur is another essential tactic

Wrap Up Timebender | Illustration by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai You may want to indulge in foil products in some cases, but sometimes it's more expensive than a regular product

10 Jeska's Will The Will For Two Effects Jeska's Will is a card you'll always be playing with your commander on the battlefield, letting you use both effects