Manufacturers design products specifically around these measurements to ensure cards remain protected during play, transport, and long-term storage
Many decks tried to smooth out their mana curves in order to try and make Void less devastating, but there always seemed to be a good number to choose, and the existence of quality bounce spells Repulse and Recoil meant you often had a decent read on their hand even if you hadn't looked at it directly and also made it much easier to leave them with multiple cards in the same casting cost and not take damage while building up to five
When the timing is right, it can also sacrifice itself to protect your board, so its both a strong deterrent and a safety valve
However, unlike a commander, your deck had to meet specific criteria in order to cast a companion in that way
Sword of Vengeance Three generic artifact Equipment Rare Equipped creature gets +2/+0 and has first strike, vigilance, trample, and haste
Scarlet & Violet's Fidough (#213) Depicts an Adorable & Curious Pup Pokemon TCG Marketplace SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set During your opponent's next turn, this Pokmon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance)
