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Last updated on March 18, 2026 Soul of New Phyrexia | Illustration by Daarken There are few greater joys in Magic than amassing a field of synergistic creatures that promise to overwhelm your opponents with their military might and your tactical genius and few tragedies more heartbreaking than seeing that board wasted due to combat or sweepers like Storm's Wrath and Burn Down the House

While their two dueling strategies clash at first, the two are able to pull off a comeback thanks to Aster loosening up and allowing himself to have fun like Jaden, while also lending him one of his cards that end up being a critical part of their victory

Why it's strong: The combination of Blastoise and Piplup gives it a solid foundation for both attacking and defensive strategies

If that were the rule, it'd let them move on to the card's second part with any number they wish, allowing them to play as many cards they just exiled without the energy cost