Hyalopterous Lemure is a pretty fun card for the story behind its creation
"We have a fair amount of people that go through and find their own collections in closets and end up wanting to sell some of the cards that they think are worth money," said Jeffrey Follett, a manager at 401 Games in Toronto
Creatures (19) 1 Den Protector 4 Jace, Vryn's Prodigy 2 Nissa, Vastwood Seer 1 World Breaker 4 Reflector Mage 4 Sylvan Advocate 3 Archangel Avacyn Planeswalkers (1) Lands (23) Spells (17) Confirm Suspicions likely isnt good enough, but I love the idea of passing with that and Archangel Avacyn in my hand
The colors of Alpha and Beta cards could be muted, which is to the detriment of black cards, specifically, but that fade, coupled with the three dimensional beveling around the art and the text box, gives red cards, specifically, just a really nice pop in that thicker Beta frame
In Modern, a Chalice on zero can prevent Cascade decks from casting either Living End or Crashing Footfalls, two of the most powerful strategies in the format
The equipment's stats are average, but it forces a block and grants first strike only when it enters