Jeffrey "Machine-gun combos" like this aren't as common as you might think, but their effect on games is dramatic
The gradual mana advantage pairs nicely with the mill, even if these are relatively ineffective later in the game
Small Token-Makers Standard players will remember the dominance of Anax, Hardened in the Forge in Theros Beyond Deaths mono-red deck
The games depth, storylines, and varied expansions have created a huge secondary market
The Upkeep age counter goes on first, so it will not hit tokens (because token have 0 Mana Value/Cost), but the slaughter gets ramped up faster this way
The printing facility in Japan produces cards with: Better centering JPN cards are cut with tighter tolerances, making off-center cards far less common than in English print runs Smoother card stock The paper quality is more uniform, reducing surface imperfections that cost points on the grading scale Cleaner edges Factory-fresh JPN cards show fewer whitening issues straight out of the pack Consistent foil application Holographic patterns and texture are applied more evenly This means a freshly pulled Japanese SAR or SR has a meaningfully higher chance of earning a PSA 10 compared to the same card printed in English