It's a touchy subject for some, but pre-ordering MTG cards from a set before it launches is a process that you need to approach as a list of pros and cons
If you attack one player with Adriana, Captain of the Guard and another player with Grenzo's Ruffians, Adriana gets a +2/+2 buff, while the Ruffians get +4/+4 until end of turn
Sitting back on a steadily growing board, drawing cards, and pumping your team sets you up well
Still a 1/1 creature
Eternal Central or "EC Rules" allows cards from the original sets as well as Revised, Chronicles, Fallen Empires, the Collectors Editions, and any reprint which uses the same frame and art the the original sets
Last updated on August 18, 2025 Blood Moon | Illustration by Esuthio No matter which MTG format you play, some nonbasic lands will give you trouble