Make sure to fold one end, so its easily peeled off, and pinch it shut, so that the cards dont bump into the sticky tape in transit
The reason for this is simple: in Modern, Turn 4 is the late-game
These can be great entry points for players to the game, as they include all the components needed to play, as well as some beautifully designed extras that can help make it even more special
Honorable Mentions: Mystery Booster Playtest Cards We saw 121 playtest cards each in the 2024 Mystery Booster 2 and 2019s Mystery Booster : Convention Edition, and they've been a part of various events at MagicCons
The problem is that a 2/2 (even a 2/2 with flying) can be outclassed fairly quickly, so delaying Vexing Gull trades its early game relevance (pecking in for damage) for mid-game value (when you might be behind in the race or not be able to attack with Vexing Gull)
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