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I know, this isnt the flashiest card on this list, but it does a simple job and it does it well

It brings a mercenary token along for the ride, and that token can buff attackers to swing combat in your favor

Last updated on June 21, 2026 Suncleanser | Illustration by Mark Zug Back when Worldwake hit Standard, everyone feared Jace, the Mind Sculptor, and there were almost no cheap ways to get rid of it

If I thought the game would come down to a close race and that I could only win by sneaking in some extra damage here and there, then I would probably attack

Whether youre getting a big planeswalker like Liliana, Dreadhorde General or a big threat like Apex Devastator, its up to you, and you can even choose an opponent thatll give you what you want in some scenarios