This evolutionary method added a layer of complexity to capturing and evolving Pokmon, a mechanic that has been carried forward in subsequent games
The same is also true of any other abilities that modify how a land enters the battlefield or apply "as" a land enters the battlefield, such as the first ability of Cavern of Souls
Dead of Winter makes this an important element of Resources Management Gameplay: When searching a location, characters may "make noise" to draw up to four additional cards and choose which one to keep
The artifact token also retains any types, subtypes, or supertypes it has
The deck rarely explodes early but steadily overwhelms opponents through repetition, resource efficiency, and long-term board control
Atraxa's free proliferation is easy to exploit in the right deck, and Atraxa is also a formidable fighter if it attacks