The other big bonus was that you got to see their entire deck, which back then taught you a lot more than it does now due to a lot of people playing their own homebrews and a lack of other ways to take a look
National Number:156
Settle the Wreckage and Seal Away being legal was the last time I felt like white had its act together on the opponents turn, and even though that effect may not be coming back, I am shocked that a card like Condemn has not returned
P/T Number 1 Language English Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Commander, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless, Vintage Rulings (10/2/2025) To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions