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How'd Brainstorm make it up to number five

His direct and pure damage based utility makes him appealing in most places and his low mana costs further increase his desirability

The card is even better if you can blow it up with your own cards, like Return to Dust

While Ancestral Recall proved to be too much, Magic's best red instant has become a metric for measuring the relative strength of many other Magic cards

They're also the perfect way to insert ninjas like Silent-Blade Oni and Orochi Soul-Reaver for surprise damage

Despite its accessibility, the deck remains highly versatile, offering plenty of opportunities for strategic decision-making