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Drekavac introduced a card type restriction to the formula of stats-for-card-disadvantage, but Avatar of Discord went the Masticore route and offered unheard-of stats for the enormous investment of three cards up front

"enchantments" and "artifacts" that remain in play after being cast to provide a lasting magical effect

The color identity of the cards is instead marked by the use of hybrid ability activation costs (for example a Temur card with green mana cost, and blue/red hybrid ability cost)

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You can also grab low-power reanimation creatures, like Karmic Guide and Priest of Fell Rites, and use them as stepping stones to bigger threats

An added 2 cost to any spell (should they choose not to give you the token) is a considerable roadblock for any player