Blue-Red Blue-red is an archetype that wants to have lots of noncreature spells
Playing with multiple opponentswhether at your local game store or online through MTG Arenarequires you to think strategically, adapt to shifting power levels, and seize opportunities for card advantage
Its a lord for two mana with flash, already great, and the noncreature counterspell for the cost of a merfolk is a great defensive measure
Also, when Grimgrin attacks, you get to destroy a Creature the defending player controls, and then put a +1/+1 counter on it
[88] Wizards was even reluctant to advertise the game because they were unable to keep pace with existing demand
Once you use it regularly, many of the numbers become ingrained in your head and it isnt even necessary anymore, but for taking your manabase game up to the next level, this is a great way to do it