This is how it ended up like this
Id rather pay a few extra mana to know for sure Im breaking up my opponents combo than cheap out and find my spell fizzled, wouldnt you
The life you gain from Absorb in other words is not free, you pay for it to the tune of a white mana
The phrase too-specific might sound like a backhanded insult, but putting down something early that synergizes with your gameplan and consistently refreshes your hand is going to provide you way more value over the course of the game than a simple mana rock ever will
In any given Meren sacrifice deck you should include Plaguecrafter, Victimize, Caustic Caterpillar, Viscera Seer, Accursed Marauder, and any other cheap way to get sacrifice triggers
Excellent (EX): Cards graded at Excellent have minor wear, often from gentle play