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Honourable Mention Before we get into the list, there is a card worth mentioning: Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis just misses out on the 10th slot
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Put unusual cards in your deck, make unusual moves, climb the Ranked ladder or hang out in Casual or Build & Battle for extra challenge
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Treasure Dredger can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others