I mean, you give the example of "Counterspell decks," but for there to be such a thing as substantive change, of course some deck ideas will rise and fall in power over time. It's a truism that some people will like the changes, and others won't. To put it another way: Magic is a game that changes over time. NeoDeGenero 06:55, (UTC) I think the Controversy section should also include information about the past practice (perhaps current too, I have not played in many years) of releasing poorly worded / inappropriately thought out "Broken" cards that required numerous errata. Here's a FAQ from a guy from university of Sydney about the various aspects of magic in Aust. Compared to the newer Editions, their lowest of the lowest cards are not even worth putting in to a deck, they dont do anything. Although they do nothing, they dont have that much of a draw back, and some are put to use into decks such as Goblin decks. Thus the mechanics statement.Īs for useless cards, comparing say the Common cards of Ice Age, the lowest of the lowest class cards. The removal of this card, render some decks underpowered or useless (Counter-Spell Decks). Many Blue deck users would know, Counter Spell is one of the most powerful blue cards. I havn't played/followed magics cards for about 3 years now (i think, the newest card i got is form the exdous set). However, one main change i remember in the sanctioned tournament (in Sydney Australia) was the banning of the blue card, Counter Spell in type II card lists. I can't provide some evidence atm, (at uni, in a hurry) I have recently recieved an PM asking me to provide some information, especially on the second statement. New rules in Australia prevents some of the old favourite cards, and playing styles to be used in Official Tournaments.
41 The qutoe under the reverse of the card.34 Text removed from Controversial Aspects.
20 Contradiction with Richard Garfield page.9 Methods of playing Magic: The Gathering Online.