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Normally a Dimir archetype, Hope twists the expectation on its head, turning the white tendency to gain life into a powerful weapon

While it did not affect the meta that much due to the types of decks available at the top spots at the time, the emergence of dedicated aura decks allowed it to climb up the ranks and gain popularity outside its intended strategy sphere

7) Stroke of Genius The kill card in many a combo deck, Stroke of Genius also doubles as an instant Braingeyser

With cards like Path to the Peak and Collapsed Stadium in the decklist, Flying Pikachu VMAX can be an annoying stun tool to take out

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