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This suggests that the deck will be stocked with hero cards, and it will be supported by either equipment to further increase the damage output of the creatures, or instants and sorceries to help maintain a strong board presence while keeping your opponents' boards light

The problem is that too many five-color decks make them all feel less special

A few classic pairings explain why these matter

That said, The Pride of Hull Clade deserves a mention, not just because its a Crocodile Elk Turtle

There are some decks that might prefer something else on turn one but, for its sheer versatility, Sol Ring sits in the top spot

That was for a gem mint 9.5 copy - as of November 2025, the typical asking price for an Alpha copy was closer to $10k, and Revised printings go for more like $1k