This is a strategy called "aristocrat" in Magic
Moana, Curious Explorer (Iconic) - $1,083 Moana was a surprise appearance in Winterspell, a set with a Winter theme, and it seems this explorer's curiosity is so great she didn't have time to dress for the colder weather
A good proxy is readable, consistent, and not misleading
Play it alongside: Forgotten Ancient for maximum counter inflation Cathars' Crusade to double down on the snowball Branching Evolution to turn one counter into a forest fire Hardened Scales, obviously If you're the kind of player who says "combat step" like a threat, this card's your new anthem
Despite the high asking price of $67.70 , ATLA 's variation of Deflecting Swat is already lower than some other variations, despite its recency, potentially offering a cheaper alternative for this powerful commander card