How to tell if your event is sanctioned (a quick checklist) If you see any of these, assume sanctioned: You are registered in an official event with pairings and round timers Standings are posted Entry fee plus prize support tied to results The event is being run through Wizards EventLink / Companion A judge is actively staffing the event If its just Commander night, no reporting, no prizes, just vibes, it may be unsanctioned
Secret Rare cards are mostly alternate art and special foil treatment cards that appear as standard in a main set list, but sometimes the odd card from a different set will also make an appearance
Most double faced cards will have the Transform keyword
If youre lucky, you can chain several copies of Persistent Petitioners together for one huge turn
All of this boils down to the fact that Modern Horizons 2 definitely seems to be having a much greater impact on the Vintage format than just the obvious cards we've seen such as Urza's Saga
No, you cant activate abilities before your upkeep