While we're seeing a noticeable climb in Special Illustration Rares and some older Hidden Fates cards, some of the smaller cards from both Hidden Fates and Palden Fates have taken a hit
So that may not be obvious, so let's walk you through an actual combat: You attack with Laccolith Whelp Your foe blocks with Wall of Ice You can deal one damage to the Wall of Ice immediately, which prevents your combat damage later
If a permanent or player has shroud, they cant be targeted with spells or abilities
For one, tons of unopened product changes hands multiple times before it ever gets opened, if it ever gets opened at all, leaving its final owner on the hook for the actions of all previous handlers
Theres a more consistent level of quality in Magics art these days, but there are still some outstanding (derogatory) ones here and there