The reason is that you have to play at least one way to handle a problematic land, but you only absolutely need the one thanks to Crucible of Worlds
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul makes every single merfolk you control explore, including itself
Some eldritch being that embodies some greater concept
The plan just might work if you can kill the opponent with one or two big attacks, minimizing the time they have to draw an answer to Sower of Temptation
Chances are, if youre resolving one or more copies of this powerful song, youre going to win the game
For the 2024 Season, beginning April 5th, 2024, the Standard format consists of the cards with the F regulation mark and later from the following sets: Brilliant Stars Astral Radiance Pokmon GO Lost Origin Silver Tempest Crown Zenith Scarlet & Violet (SVI) Paldea Evolved (PAL) Obsidian Flames (OBF) Scarlet & Violet151 (MEW) Paradox Rift (PAR) Paldean Fates (PAF) Temporal Forces (TEF) Twilight Masquerade (TWM) In addition to cards from the sets above, all Black Star Promo cards with the F regulation mark and later are also legal for play in the Standard format
