I try to make sure I end up with 4-6 lands, 4-5 card draw spells, and as much removal as I can get my hands on (which does make it a higher pick usually)
Let's assume you have a Circle of Protection from red magic, and you are attacked by a Goblin, which is a red creature
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These - and other - mechanics go a long way to stoke players' imaginations, placing them firmly in the Battle of Black Gate or the hills of Hobbiton
Slight miscuts, crimps, and ink smears are usually fine once the card is in a sleeve because judges care mostly about whether the card can be identified and whether it stands out when face-down in a deck