In a game where finding the right resources is everything, Shaymin EX gave seasoned players the speed needed to pull off complex combos in a single turn
Just add some impact tremors for your Snakes, buffs for Xyris, and plenty of Counterspells, and youll be made in the shade
You may play a land this way only during your own turn and only if you have not yet played a land this turn
The decision to give this archetype its own structure deck in 2014 was almost an inevitability, and one that not only provided enticing reprints for general players, but also enhanced the decks fundamental core strategy and elevated it to new heights
I dont want to overextend though
The card is a star in green Commander decks, and MTG Dinosaur players are particular fans, since this battle flips into a gigantic dinosaur creature which can really help you push damage through