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Yes if its built around payoffs

Combustion Technique's replacement effect will exile the target creature if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage

If casting spells is how you win the game, then the inverse must also be true, and denying your opponents the ability to cast anything can greatly increase your chances of victory

Keep your eyes out everyone #20 I'm assuming the 30th anniversary special set will land on July or August like usual, does that mean the set after this will include Ninja Spinner, Storm Emeralda and Abyss Eye

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