Most staples seem to be essential interaction like Effect Veiler (or Limited cards like Change of Heart and Monster Reborn), rather than busted midrange threats
While this isnt the most powerful ACE SPEC card out there (that title would likely go to one of the Twilight Masquerade releases, like Unfair Stamp), it does hold the potential to seriously hinder opponents who are reliant on Pokemon like Charizard ex for quick and easy damage
Oh, old Magic and its non-standard counters
These subsets consist of Character Rares, Character Super Rares, Full Art Trainer Supporters, and Black and Gold VMAXes that can be pulled in the Reverse Holo slot, making openings of these sets quite dynamic
Wizards of the Coast has clearly learned a great deal over the years of running the game, it has developed into a far better game then I remember it being
Illustrated by Brent Hollowell Standard Not Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Not Legal Historic Legal Modern Not Legal Brawl Legal Legacy Not Legal Comp