Written by Kirk McKeand on behalf of GLHF .
The absence of enamel on the reverse side further indicates their inauthenticity
Whether its maximizing the cost reduction from affinity, efficiently feeding your Arcbound Ravager or Auratog, drawing your deck with Enchantresses or making lethal with All That Glitters, the most important synergies all incentivize playing lots of cheap permanents
This means it is near 50/50 centered on the front and pretty good on the back, no whitening, no scratches or surface damage, vibrant ink, no blurry text, edges are flat (not coming up), and corners are well rounded
With its red steel armor, fast-moving battle pose, and intense dark background, this card is perfect for showing off inside your Medusa Case, Medusa Snap, binder, or collection shelf
The list is from 2018 and would likely look different if rebuilt today, but it captures the essence of what Stax decks want to do