Because of its unusual power, it was put on the Restricted list all the way back in January 1994 just a year after it was issued
People have combined it with pump spells and fling effects in the past, though proliferate is rarely part of the equation
This is the best form of protection available, as it lets the affected creature retain its counters, Auras, and Equipment, while still dodging all in-play effects as if it were in exile
And thanks to their range in colors, these nine battles also provide a variety of effects for their cost
Similarly to Ravnicas extremely successful formula, Alaras major focus on those shards resulted in each carrying its own unique identity, both in gameplay mechanics and flavor, leaving a strong impression on Magic players worldwide and setting an expectation for what these colors do together