Notable Omissions & Modifications
Several tournament staples which had appeared in 7th Edition, including Opposition, Llanowar Elves, Counterspell, and Duress, were not present in Eighth Edition. Some of these cards were very famous and had been with the game since its inception, and their removal caused controversy among some players. However, the release of the newer "M10" Core Set has attempted to re-release several of the cards that were iconic with earlier players, including the aforementioned Duress.
The Circle of Protection series, a perennial core set entity, remained in the set but changed from common to uncommon.
A number of very simple cards, such as Vizzerdrix, were reprinted only for products directed at new players and were not present in booster packs, a refreshing change to many players.
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