Some card effects affect your ability to play lands
However, this attack cost 5 energy to use, meaning that it took several turns to set up, and it was usually only used as a way to close out a match late in the game
When a card or effect is activated that would destroy a card(s) on the field (Quick Effect): You can Tribute this card, negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it
How a typical game of Magic works A standard game of Magic: The Gathering is played between two or more players (depending on format), each with their own deck, aiming to outsmart their opponents using creatures, spells, and pristine decision-making
What's a Core Set
Eyetwitch, Hunt for Specimens, and Field Trip are all cards youre only playing if your deck is dedicated to doing some specific thing they enable