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In addition to the rare dual lands and regular commons, uncommons, rares, and mythic rares, this slot can include a card with the showcase magnified, showcase dossier, borderless, or Ravnica City treatment

Perfect fit in this deck

Each has synergy with existing MTG mechanics, while staying true to their FF roles

The City Frame and Dossier versions of the Guild Leaders add up to make them as common as any other mythic or rare

Each glimmer is beautifully depicted in a way that honors the original animation, but has new, alternative elements that feel right at home in the realm of Lorcana

Being Mono-Black isnt ideal in terms of color access for Aristocrats, but you still get most of the good support pieces