While new blocks of sets ( ex series sets, Diamond & Pearl, etc.) normally avoid complexity at the start, I think there has been a specific moment in the game when the card creators shifted into crafting a game thats overall simpler than before
What are the Cosmos Holo exclusives
While the secret rare XY Mega cards use the exact same art, the gold trim on the border and Japanese text make them a subtle yet a wonderful way to make the rarest cards feel more like a collectible
The Dusknoir version of the deck might be fading out after rotation because of the loss of some consistency pieces, but a new variant that combines Dragapult ex with Iron Thorns ex should keep the deck relevant long after the March 2025 rotation
I'll venture a guess that, if you're involved enough with Magic to be browsing a website like Cardsphere, then you know what fetch lands are
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