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Suffice to say, if you see a mythic rare Emeritus in your booster pack, you know your pack was just paid for (and then some)
Flash lets you bait out a counterspell on another creature, and it still sports a 6/6 body for 5 mana
You also wouldnt play Llanowar Dead over Three Visits as Three Visits only requires green mana, it can fetch lands that tap for multiple colors, and its ramp effect isnt tied to a creature that will likely disappear after your games first board wipe
This makes Grim Backwoods particularly useful in decks that benefit from creature sacrifice mechanics, often seen in black and green decks where creatures can be reanimated or their death triggers are advantageous
The Premium Battle Pass does cost Gems, but you can usually replenish those Gems with the rewards you receive (as long as you unlock enough tiers in Battle Pass)