is the main resource you use to play cards, activate effects, and boost the power of your attacks
However, the frontside is the powerful one
The deck: Ape Tribal Comparative Analysis 34 Lands 13 Ramp : Kibo, Uktabi Prince, Gathering Stone, Arcane Signet, Sol Ring, Silverback Elder, Patchwork Banner, Rampant Growth, Cultivate, Mosswort Bridge (kinda), Liquimetal Torque, Talisman of Impulse, Domri, Anarch of Bolas, Rishkar, Peema Renegade 18 Target Removal : Khalni Ambush, Kibo, Uktabi Prince, Uktabi Orangutan, Gorilla Shaman, Kogla, the Titan Ape, Yavimaya Steelcrusher, Silverback Elder, Warstorm Surge, Mizzium Mortars, Stump Stomp, Primitive Justice, Masked Vandal, Domri, Anarch of Bolas, Kogla and Yidaro , Chomping Changeling, Vandalblast, Gearbane Orangutan, Manglehorn 6 Board Wipes :Blasphemous Act, Primitive Justice (artifacts), Hammer Mage (artifacts), Vandalblast (artifacts), Anzrags Rampage (artifacts), Season of Gathering (artifacts/enchantments) 2 Graveyard Recursion : Unnatural Restoration, Creeping Renaissance 1 Graveyard Hate : Scavenger Grounds 0 Tutor : 3 Protection : Inspiring Call, Swiftfoot Boots, Blinding Fog 11,5 Card Draw : Viridian Revel, Inspiring Call, Lifecrafters Bestiary, Party Dude, Garruks Uprising, Bitter Work, Shamanic Revelation, Realmwalker (card advantage), Beast Whisperer, Season of Gathering, Kogla and Yidaro (1/2), Gathering Stone 4 Finishers/ Surprise /Alternate win conditions : Grunn, the Lonely King, Preposterous Proportions, Glorious Sunrise (mini), Kogla and Yidaro As we see form the comparative analysis, the rates per category are very good
With a little bit of help it will end the game in no time at all
Also, a shout out to Griselbrand that costs eight for a 7/7 flyer with lifelink that can swap 7 life for 7 cards and was so broken in older formats like Legacy that reanimated him, or cast him with no additional costs that he was really a one-dork format for much of its run and answers like Liliana of the Veil rose to the top
