Over the last decade, there have been multiple on-going debates, to whether MTG alters are legal in DCI sanctioned events
Plus, it means alternate outcomes to attacks, even if its from the same type of element
The main reasons I felt comfortable purchasing them were: The cards feel authentic (surface texture and typical stiffness/flex) The 1st Edition stamp does not appear to be printed on top of the card All four cards passed a basic light test (using my iPhone 15 flashlight) From the side, the cards show an authentic-looking layered core (greyblackgrey) The text on all cards is crisp and clean HP font, lack of shadow (shadowless), copyright line (including dates), energy symbol placement, etc
Swords to Plowshares is one of the best-ever removal spells, hands-down, and the second-best removal spell in the Commander format
With all the draws, youll want to ignore your maximum hand size to keep them in your hand instead of discarding most of them at the end of your turn