Because, unlike in the late '90s, when fads like Beanie Babies, Pogs, and yes, Pokmon cards ruled the world, especially before the internet, there wasnt such an overeliance on after-markets for the livelihoods of so, so many people
That's because the beginning of the end step has already happened by the time you cast spells within the end step
Protective spells can be lumped into two broad categories: spells that protect a single creature or permanent (Tamiyo's Safekeeping, Slip Out the Back) and cards that protect your entire board (Teferi's Protection, Heroic Intervention)
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Its focus on providing spectacular art and amazing card variants (take a look at the alternate art cards in OP-05, for example) also provide an addictive thrill when opening boosters, as well as bolstering the value of cards if youre a collector
The core synergy revolves around , a 1/1 creature whose ability can effectively double the power of any pump spell, allowing for massive, unexpected bursts of damage