If Costume Closet has left the battlefield or has no +1/+1 counters on it by the time its activated ability resolves, you won't put a +1/+1 counter on the target creature
The First Chapter translates differently, meaning the TFC part would be different in French for example
Fast forward to now, when the Phyrexian Invasion Tree, grown from that very stolen essence, broke through into the Cosmos on Kaldheim
For Mr Tan, the Pokemon trader who treats cards purely as an investment, the prospect of regulation is not a concern
While a Starter Deck likely wont be able to compete with a custom deck made by a deckbuilding pro, they do provide players with a firm foundation about some of the key card types and mechanics in the game
Lastly, I want to talk about one of my personal favorite from childhood, even though the card itself is basically terrible: Warping Wurm