It can even protect itself well
Cards that are good in the opening stages of a game are usually just cards that you can cast during this part of the game
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Tip: To maximize Tarmogoyf's potential, include a diverse array of card types in your deck, such as artifacts, creatures, enchantments, instants, lands, planeswalkers, and sorceries
The most aggressive MTG color combination is now a control deck - built around drawing extra cards each turn and fending off attacks with tiny blockers and removal until the time comes to win the game with a massive Phyrexian or an army of tokens all buffed up by the level 3 ability of Caretaker's Talent
Every competitive player has a story about missing a 2000-counter in their first tournament game