Tempo in 1v1 Magic is best represented by decks that involve blue for disruptive spells, like countermagic or bounce, that slow an opponents roll, all the while cementing a snow snowball of value that can overwhelm the opponent
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman, for example, may be a 2/2 when in your graveyard, but chances are, it will enter with a ton of extra +1/+1 counters on it
Land Destruction There is a whole host of lands that destroy other lands
If you cant say the same, dont bother speaking. Illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott Standard Not Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Not Legal Historic Not Legal Modern Legal Brawl Not Legal Legacy Legal Comp
Lightning Bolt is notably banned in Historic, and while Chain Lightning is a downgrade, its an incredibly powerful spell in the context of the format
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