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The main distinction is that if the spell your opponent has cast gives them any other benefits, they wont get those either since the spell wont resolve

With exclusive mechanics like Connive and card types like Plans at their disposal, the Villain cards in this set are equally powerful as the heroes, but a select few stand out above the crowd

This immediately doubles the count of collectible items for many cards

Lorwyn upped the ante with this card, as it provided a strong Elf lord at the uncommon rarity, and it also delivered an activated ability that could provide a simple 1/1 Elf token for just one green mana and a tap whenever you wanted it

I still maintain that planeswalkers have been a net positive for the game