If you have three lands in your hand the turn you play it, you get access to the same amount of mana it costs to play
You have to split your attention across equipment, auras, and counters all at once, but you can prioritize equipment that grants counters, like Bone Sabres and Ring of Kalonia
I already talked a few weeks ago about how Anax, Hardened in the Forge as a general could offer red a way of combating mass removal spells
And even in parts where players are less familiar with the games story, the actual gameplay more than makes up for that gap, with powerful combos and synergy
But the real thrill comes with the chance to find coveted holofoil cards, reverse holos, EX cards, Mega EX cards, and more
Lands The basic lands from Un-sets are among the most valuable non-promo basic lands in all of Magic