Once a card reaches a certain level of format dominance, players start to anticipate it getting banned
Upon request, these artists modify the original art on the card and replace it with fan artwork of any type that suits a clients request
There are way more than just the original 10 guildgates now, so options are plentiful, and there are tons of good land tutors available like Circuitous Route, Scapeshift, and Crop Rotation
Counterspells and card selection give blue unmatched control over the game
Kondas Banner Konda's Banner is best used in a deck that's centered around a single creature type, to get the maximum benefit from its dual anthem effect
If it is destroyed but put into a zone other than a graveyard, you'll gain life