In fact, banishment only continues to grow as a gameplay mechanic
There are plenty of options out there ( winkwink ), from Challenger Decks to Commander and Brawl Decks to starter decks specifically made for new players
Getting twice X power in Pests (plus the attendant life gain) for getting rid of some powerful artifacts or enchantments is outstanding
Lightstall Inquisitor Theres fears that this can be bad if it tucks away a tapland, but the whole death and taxes archetype has always historically been about throwing enough pocket sand at an opponent to disrupt them, and this has an actual clock
Fortunately, when considering paying for X cards, even something as little as equals or is a really solid rate
This card is based on Ranger-Captain of Eos , a 3/3 creature that lets you search your deck for a one mana creature and put it in your hand when it enters play