If, for example, you sacrifice Intrepid Paleontologist to pay an additional cost of the spell or it's destroyed in response, the spell will still resolve normally
The goal is to get a few counters in play, then proliferate them and increase them
The key feature of the black lotus is that this card is unique and is not found anywhere else
This white-blue deck is a very classic example of a control deck, featuring many of the most recognizable features of the archetype a word we use for a recurring strategy with numerous possible variations
This build is concerned with winning quicker and playing lines with Protean Hulk and maybe even pulling off combos
However, due to the indestructible nature of successful Misty flips, something must be done to change the card