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Obviously, everything seems weak compared to Colonnade and Tar Pit

The ability to play it in the upkeep means that it can restore the broken Dredge chain before the draw step

Finally, Felidar Sovereign presents a must kill threat, lest you win the game on the following turn

The first effect of Crixus results in it being Special Summoned by the effect of a GB monster akin to Gladiator Beast Noxious and Gladiator Beast Vespasius which is perfect because it naturally triggers Crixus second effect: the placing of a Gladiator Continuous Trap from your Deck face-up, on your field

Code of the Duelist introduces the first new Deck strategies where the position of your cards matters just as much as which cards you play