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That said, it is one of the only legitimate ways a Standard Cycling deck has to interact with opposing permanents in Game 1

When your opponent activates a monster effect (Quick Effect): You can negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that monster

It also doubles all damage, even combat damage

Its place in the top 10 speaks more to collector demand for the full Illustration Rare run than to any competitive significance, which means artwork and sentimentality are driving this price

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I mean, theyre circus animals with an insane range of different strategies and abilities