test card mtg Wowzer, the Aspirational [Mystery Booster 2 Playtest Cards] Cards that can tax opponents include Mana Tithe Mystery Booster 2 - Play

Cards like Thornbite Staff, which untaps Krenko whenever a creature dies, can create an infinite loop with a sacrifice outlet like Skirk Prospector, generating infinite Goblins and infinite mana

Try replacing them with more generic +1/+1 counter support like Hardened Scales and Branching Evolution

I asked if that was actively accounted for in design, and Fleischer tells me that they while always test new preconstructed decks against one another, this time they took extra care to make sure that the decks were fun to play and were balanced against each other in anticipation of just that

As locations are so new, were still learning the full potential of what this new card type can do

Illustrated by Francisco Miyara Unreleased This card will be released on 2026-08-14, it is not legal in any format until its release date approaches

Standard is back on the menu and won't be disappearing any time soon