That extreme pull rate, combined with the relatively modest print runs of ex-era sets compared to the massive production volumes of modern expansions, has created a situation where the total surviving population of Gold Star cards is vanishingly small
Its had to survive as a creature to be able to transform, so coming with a beefy seven loyalty counters is already strong
Check back on the release day for further information and more card images
At PAX East this spring, Wizards of the Coast unveiled a look at some of the cards from the set, and boy howdy, are our bank accounts stressed
However, in a competitive setting, there are more versatile and powerful options like Solemn Judgment or Solemn Strike that offer broader negation capabilities without the life point cost
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