The theming actually works for once, and six sets deep we finally have enough pirate cards in the game to build an actual deck around that classification
Remember that tapping for mana counts an activated ability here, so it doesnt only work as a three mana strip mine
One of the key things we've learned from watching all of this play is that digital-first Magic players engage with the game slightly differently than tabletop players do
Kabosu, on the other hand, was known as the face of the 'doge' meme
If the cunning opponent blinks his Tarmogoyf in response to the removal, then phase in, Darksteel Plate will not find it either
This type of universal benefit helps accelerate all players ahead in turns, both in how much of their deck theyre seeing from the extra card draw and also in helping them cast more and more spells with their extra lands