In edh, Vein with Crucible and some amount of Exploration effects has let me cast Eldrazi Titans very early. That effect is sometimes really useful.
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Re: A Question about Picking Cards - Crystal Vein vs. City of Traitors vs. Ancient To
In edh, Vein with Crucible and some amount of Exploration effects has let me cast Eldrazi Titans very early. That effect is sometimes really useful.
Re: A Question about Picking Cards - Crystal Vein vs. City of Traitors vs. Ancient To
Because it's 4 mana for a card, not two mana for a card when you need it. Granted if I was building on the cheap I would make the trade.
The idea behind decks running Sol lands is to abuse that...
Re: A Question about Picking Cards - Crystal Vein vs. City of Traitors vs. Ancient To
City is on the Reserve list, that pushes up its price.
Tomb is used over Vein because its consistent. It sticks around. Think about the kinds of decks that normally run Sol Lands, Stompy, Stax,...