Personally, I'm going for the former, and even when the hype slows down, I'll still go for Japanese sets instead
To start, youll need to understand the value and rarity of the cards youre interested in, which can vary greatly depending on factors such as condition, edition, and specific character
A slightly more exotic but flavorful pirate mechanic is stealing cards owned by other players
Tidal Barracuda Someone always has to read this card when you play it
I call Akromas Will a kill spell in commander because it is brutal when cast during combat
Surveil cards away with the likes of Doom Whisperer and Case of the Shifting Visage, both to grow Mirko and get reanimation targets in the graveyard