(6/7/2024) Energy counters aren't mana
I'm open to that argument, but first and foremost I see it as something additive, not necessarily transformative, meaning that this should be seen as something completely different, and at the same time I would never dream of collecting physical Pokmon cards, but getting a notification on my phone that I can open a digital pack twice a day
When getting gems in a bundle, your Quick Drafts cost less, almost $4 a draft
Mobs of fans stormed stores at the mere suggestion of a new shipment while the value of intentionally manufactured rare cards quickly soared
Instead of relying on just the characters and conflicts to drive the lore and flavor, the expansion is effectively a multi-decade tribute to a larger pop-culture phenomenon
Use burn spells like Play with Fire or Lightning Strike to clear blockers or hit the opponent directly