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Its both ramp and a tutor, albeit tutoring for just a basic land
Yes, they are mechanically identical to the non-serialized version and fully tournament legal
Remove Bolas's Citadel and Plague of Vermin Add Abhorrent Overlord and Gray Merchant of Asphodel Combo Type 3: Bloodthirsty Conqueror and Exquisite Blood Without the combo, these cards buy time by adding a ton of life
A quick, easy (and legal) thrill I could go into more detail about which cards and strategies are unlocked through 1v1 play, but I think the promise of a seachange is already the best gameplay-driven argument for giving it a try
Crew vehicles, block little early creatures, or throw it in front of larger creatures later in the game are all great options for this little guy