The Four Horsemen of the New Player's Plateau

It’s undeniable that Weiss has changed a lot in recent years. While power creep is inevitable in any card game, general utility has had an exponential uptick in quality with every few set releases. This has culminated in eldritch horrors of value beyond human comprehension: selective Rikis that activate at 2 timings on the same turn , drop-searchers that let you do whatever you want with your top deck , assists that are also plussing engines while manipulating your level zone , or even cards that just play your whole finisher turn for you . Experienced players can identify these profiles, harness those interactions, and take them to their farthest point, ushering in the era of unparalleled power and consistency to the game that we’ve seen in recent formats. However, cards like these are so individually powerful that they can regularly cover up even the most glaring missteps and misplays, dragging players through the game on their own merits rather than those of the pilot. Whether thi...