Retreat cost is 4 in the proto and 3 in the final
Common competitive ratios include: Stage 1 Line: A 4-3 line (four Basics, three Stage 1s) gives you a high probability of starting with the Basic and finding the evolution when you need it
Take as two good examples Derevi, Empyrial Tactician, who has an alternate play cost, and Oloro, Ageless Ascetic that always nets you life even when it's in your Command Zone
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