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Funnily enough, some graveyard hate can double as graveyard protection

As far as references go, it's hardly the most egregious

Palafin ex Abilities: Palafin ex boasts moves like Dynamic Torrent, dealing massive damage based on attached energy, and Defensive Wave, reducing damage taken from opponents

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With two colors, you'll be able to cast both colors of spells in most games (not all games, but what most players would consider "an acceptably high" portion of games)

It became a staple in early formats, proving that sometimes, raw efficiency beats flashy abilities