Due to practical concerns, I then chose the less fashionable, classical approach
This grants X mana in any combination of colors

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This card looks quite capable in formats like Standard
Limited Edition Beta Or just Beta, it was the second Magic release and came out on October 1, 1993, with 302 cards, also in black border and had the same specifications as Alpha cards, but with a small difference: the borders
Hes offering a willpower of 3, and a strength of 1, which arent huge stats when youre playing, but its his abilities that set him apart