The permanent clause is another possible knob to turn, definitely
Magic proxies solve this problem by giving affordable access to anyone while not taking away from the rarity and value of genuine Magic cards
With that in mind, it is easy to ignore the value of some of these Secret Lair cards if you have never seen the card or art before, but it is always worth checking the price
Nothing was wrong with the game, but it was starting to lose some of itswell, Magic
The name of the card is also imposing, the art is beautiful, and the flavor text is dangerous and foreboding in a way that keys the audience in on the abolishment edict to come
Deathtouch answers a lot of combat tricks as well, like variants on Giant Growth