Together, Ruby and Amethyst create a fast, high-pressure deck that feels rewarding for players who enjoy outsmarting their rivals with perfectly timed plays
strong equipment are often gated behind high equip costs
That said, I think that 3 toughness and not having some form of protection is detrimental for this cards playability in formats like Standard, but its still interesting in EDH or in enchantment-heavy decks
Its still a high-quality product, though, and will no doubt please fans of the Charmander evolution line
The damage incurred from fetch lands is less of a downside when youre playing Deaths Shadow or Scourge of the Skyclaves, which use that cost as an advantage
You also get to generate two lore whenever one of your characters prevails