Normally during these expected value articles, I provide a reminder that you shouldn't let the expected value be your only decision point when it comes to figuring out whether or not you should buy a box, but in the case of Ultimate Masters specifically, the expected value is extremely important thanks to the increased MSRP of the box and because the reprints from the set are going to give players a chance to buy some really powerful Modern (and also Commander) staples at a huge discount
Having to choose between a fight effect at instant speed and a conditional Negate is good for playing different matchups
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If my opponent says the chosen word twice, does Keeper of the Sacred Word get +6/+6
There are a lot of cards that can cycle for just one mana (and in some cases, for free), letting you deal a lot of burst damage together
2024-11-08 To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost (such as a flashback cost) you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions