While you can start discarding your opponents cards whenever you want, its most advantageous to do so once you have Prince John on the field
Instead, an MTG set is a distinct, named new collection of MTG cards released and added to the game's existing pool of playable cards
If you play some extra colors and cool, splashy cards alongside those lands, thats even better
Sometimes taking a commander away is enough to nullify a win condition, and thats a powerful play
How MTG Turns FF2's Weapon Proficiency Into Gameplay Mechanics For Final Fantasy 2 , WotC decided to include cards that have abilities tied to equipment and "weapons." This is because a major mechanic in FF2 is to gain weapon levels or proficiency with a weapon, and since Magic: The Gathering 's mechanics include the existing ability for creatures to equip artifacts, it's a good match