This one never saw the bannings that Tolarian Academy did and is still used to great effect in Legacy, Vintage and Commander (if you can afford its 500 price tag)
Any of the popular cost reducers or cheaty mechanics like cascade pay dearly for the mana savings
The main reason I recommend them for older products is that youre guaranteed a high level of service and incredible shipping
Although the early days of Disney Lorcana were plagued by stock issues, recent expansions have been more stable, so it shouldnt be difficult to pick up Shimmering Skies
THAT SAID, old-border cards which were printed in both The List and Mystery Boosters are visibly different
In terms of gameplay, Odyssey was the first set that explicitly featured mechanics that revolved around manipulating your own graveyard, and it introduced the popular flashback mechanic (which allows you to play spells from your graveyard) as well as Threshold, which has been featured sparingly in following sets including in 2024s Bloomburrow
