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Also a nice sacrificial body for Clamps and things

It was Standard-defining to the point of damaging the format as a whole, and was the single biggest card on most players' radars to remove from the format

As some extra juice for the control deck to operate at instant speed, Shark Typhoon acts as a surprise blocker while it draws you some cards

Its not quite Cackling Counterpart, but itll still be a useful part of a toolbox in many red decks which dont also play blue

Magic The Gathering Formats: A Comprehensive Guide Choosing the right format depends on several factors, including your available time, budget, and preferred playstyle