We have different play patterns with this card, one being to simply spread +1/+1 counters around, or equip, hit, and add massive amounts of loyalty counters, which in turn converts into cards
Expect this one to rise in price as fans of the Tao Trio race to snatch them up
For example, Curiosity is a simple, incredibly cheap, and aggressive draw option, but pales in comparison here to Combat Research, which functions similarly while also providing protection and a power increase for Arna and the decks other Legendary Creatures
Drawing cards from lifegain alone is worth including these cards in any dedicated lifegain decks in Commander or in decks that play huge lifelink threats like Archangel of Thune
This may be because youre guaranteed more rare cards in Japanese booster boxes, and theres less demand for Japanese cards
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