Its these conditions that could allow the card, either on its own or in conjunction with Hero and other cards from the archetype as a small engine, to find play in other decks while we wait for the support necessary to allow Ashened to thrive
(2023-04-14) Only creatures controlled by a battles protector can block creatures that are attacking that battle
Strengths: Mind control, of course, Brainwashing is always good
Black As someone building an Edgar Markov deck (I know, how original), Stensian Sanguinist looks ideal
objective handling traits Personal preference varies, but a few handling traits consistently improve gameplay: Consistency across the whole pack (no random tight or loose sleeves) Clean edges and corners (reduces catching) Stable feel over time (some sleeves get tacky as oils and dust build up) If you're picky about shuffle feel (many collectors and competitive players are), prioritize consistent manufacturing over flashy art sleeves that look nice but handle inconsistently
Of course, the deck may have been popular for other reasons