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That way, you either have your best Monster on the field or can use the effects of the other two to bring him out anyway
Their win condition could often be met on the first turn by opening with a threatening setup that is difficult for the opponent to answer
If you knock out your opponents Pokemon, you can pick a prize card
While this means the opponent will see it coming and not play out additional three-drops, it also means that on the turn your sweeper resolves, youll have mana up to deal with the next threat they play, or the four-drop that they deployed on the turn you played out your Sphere
Highly regarded for its penchant for drawing cards and its instant speed shenanigans, mono-blue is often noted as a great color option for control decks in Magic: The Gathering