Running a high quantity of basics ensures you arent stuck behind tapped lands, it enables you to capitalize on certain forms of ramp, it helps you use The Initiative, even if you take it from someone else, and on the off chance you run into non-basic land hate, you arent dead in the water
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If I wasnt the threat, Id allow them to build a big board and take out my opponents, then come in with the sweeper
You don't have to discard this Energy to make the attack, unless it says so
This is also a card that has spiked in price quickly after release
2) Venusaur (Promo-A 18 / P-A) card How to get: Was obtained randomly through Promo Cards gifted after securing victories in solo battles during the Venusaur Drop event until December 13, 2024