Grade: D Runechanters Pike Another card with Standard pedigree that is likely not quite good enough for Modern
Some of the best cards in Magic come in this color pairing, so don't be surprised if you're running out to brew your deck after this
Sure, there are some other Merfolk, but drafting a bunch of Volshe Tideturners and Voda Sea Scavengers is already enough weaker than casting Captains Call as a baseline that its pretty easy to understand why this isnt a great idea
If the format speeds up with red-based Lathnu Hellion decks, her stock my fall until things slow down, but rest assured she will be the cornerstone in many decks going forward
Cards like Demise and Sanctity were made during a time where the card game didn't really exist, which also serves as the explanation for why everybody in Duelist Kingdom played the game like an RPG with trading cards instead of an actual card game
By knowing your decks needs, you can focus on buying the cards that will actually strengthen your strategy