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Even if all you do is force someone to use their Volrath's Stronghold or Academy Ruins on their turn, rather than waiting until they have more information at the end of your turn, thats a win in my book
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade is one of the best hatebears in Magic
Id like to have a secondary removal spell to complement Murderous Rider but right now there arent many good options, so you can rely on blocking with Blacklance Paragon
Last updated on June 27, 2026 Booster Tutor | Illustration by Heather Hudson Set boosters debuted with Zendikar Rising in 2020 with the promise of players being able to pull higher-value, more sought-after cards compared to the lower-value cards in draft boosters