energy retrieval pokemon card Vintage Uncommon - Base Set 81/102 - VG (C) This is of the Uncommon rarity. Pokemon 2013 Collection XY Trainer

In recent weeks, the blue decks have been on the rise, no doubt because people started realizing that Thragtusk costs five mana and five mana creatures are pretty easy to stop with countermagic if you try

(And no, being clever and saying that your 61st card is a land or a one-drop to circumvent this exact example doesn't count.) Every draw step, you're just taking a tiny chance you'll draw something weaker than the strongest cards in your deck

Rarity breakdown: "THE LIST" CARDS FROM MAGIC 'S HISTORY

Summary Ugin's Labyrinth is a strong land card for accelerating spells and maintaining consistency in your deck - a valuable addition

You can really play havoc with combat math, and suddenly, a lot of creatures that were supposed to stay alive are falling, all while you gain a bit of life