The myriad of card combinations that players come up with makes for exciting gameplay that's unique amongst the card game genre
Though the card fronts and backs have undergone numerous redesigns over the years (see our UniVersus card back design guide for more insight), its important to know that even the oldest cards, from franchises such as Capcoms Street Fighter and popular webcomic Penny Arcade, are still compatible with more recent sets, such as Cowboy Bebop or Trigun Stampede (pictured above)
Acid-free boxes prevent chemical reactions that might discolor your cards over the years
It has a rubberised, soft touch exterior and a reliable zip
Compared to the nearly 30,000 Magic cards in print, there's only a tiny number of cards that interact with energy counters in any way
It's at Sorcery speed and any card in your deck is good