I countered with a Green deck made up of Elves and Primal beasts that punished them for not dealing with me quickly enough
Other staples come from Alchemy sets, but each set usually has one or two Historic-playable cards
Theres just so much detail in here, and such insight into how a set gets translated and constructed for the English-speaking markets
These measures have included purchasing limits, ID requirements, and pushing people to actually play the game
They aren't "competitive" in the sense that you'd never use these decks in standard, but that's the beauty of theme mode: you'll only be competing against other, equally powerful theme decks
Whether you go all-in and hunt for every piece or just pick up a single card that catches your eye, youll have a chance to appreciate the blend of anime art with the classic mechanics that make Magic such a timeless game