If one of your opponents has an effect that prevents a token from attacking them, you can then use that token to attack a different opponent or planeswalker
Commons and Uncommons are easy entry points , giving you cards to play with right away, while Rare pulls and special variants feed the collectors thrill
(2025-02-07) Your speed doesnt change until a spell or ability says so, such as the inherent triggered ability that cares about opponents losing life during your turn
The reason this kind of card isn't used so much these days is that even if you get the god opener with a turn two Reanimate, Exhume etc you will still often lose the race if you do nothing else, particularly if you pay 8 life
Opening these packs is the central mechanic here, and it's made both as tactile and as satisfying as possible
When youre collecting these vintage Gengar cards, you really start to appreciate the intricate card details from the attack names to the flavor text, every element is a snapshot of that specific era