We still didn't have anything approaching a "set file," but as someone who is more used to designing for Limited, I wanted to test our mechanics in something that felt like the games of Limited I was used to
Instead, Id like to go through what Wizards have executed well this year, and how these designs point toward a possible future for a refining and refocusing of Whites color identity
While it is overall worse tempo than a FoF (as well as a worse effect!) the fact that you can more easily and more quickly play this in a way that keeps you safe allows you to get value from it where other cheaper overall cards are simply too risky to use
Unearth is a triggered keyword ability and can only be countered by spells or effects that can counter abilities and effects, like Mirrorshell Crabs channel ability
You need a bit of a board presence to really make use of this Ooze, but even with five or six creatures out it can quickly put the pressure on your opponents
A representative from Guinness World Records confirmed the card is now the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction