Rosewater mentions that MTG designers tend to rank mechanics in a spectrum that goes from splash to workhorse, with splash being mechanics that most players recognize as new (and hopefully exciting), while workhorse are mechanics that are more low-key but nevertheless essential for a set to work
If we add Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar to the mix, we can draw as many cards as we like and bring forth a plague of biblical proportions
Given its limited history, appearing only in the original Future Shifted frame and as a list reprint, the supply was simply not prepared for this sudden surge in Commander demand
The good news is that I am a complete newbie who is documenting the process through the MTG Newbie series of articles here on Yeah Nah Gaming
Much like Graha before her, this Surge Foil version of Yshtola is worth a small fortune due to featuring the striking Surge Foil methodology and only being found in Collector Boosters
Is it one of the key cards in a format, and, if so, is it a four-of in most decks