{"id":930,"date":"2017-04-18T23:11:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/?p=930"},"modified":"2018-04-04T09:49:14","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T07:49:14","slug":"amonkhet-2hg-hidden-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/amonkhet-2hg-hidden-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Amonkhet 2HG Hidden Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This guide shows which Amonkhet\u00a0cards get\u00a0better\u00a0in Two-Headed Giant and which get worse. If you\u2019re playing in a 2HG prerelease these are the cards to pay special attention to!<\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0you want to know more about the rules interactions, check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/amonkhet-two-headed-giant-release-notes\/\">2HG Release Notes for Amonkhet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For the short\u00a0version you can skip to the <a href=\"#top\">TOP 20<\/a>\u00a0list at the end.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>GENERAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prerelease power level:<\/strong>\u00a0Normal 2HG sealed uses 8 boosters. Prerelease 2HG uses 2 prerelease packs, so\u00a012 boosters + 2 prerelease rares. Decks have a much higher card quality than normal sealed decks. You will cut a lot of solid filler cards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Splashing:<\/strong>\u00a0If you make one of the decks 3-color you can theoretically play all\u00a0the bombs you open. Splashing is aided by the fact that you have more fixing in a larger pool and that the first mulligan is free, so\u00a0you\u00a0can mulligan hands without your main colors more easily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Synergy:<\/strong>\u00a0The larger pool also means decks can be more synergy-based. Always check if you have a high number of good build-arounds for one of the archetypes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-in on a theme\u00a0possible:<\/strong> If you have strong\u00a0cards that highly reward you for playing as many creatures as possible or as many instants\/sorceries as possible, it&#8217;s easier to go &#8220;all-in&#8221; on such a theme in 2HG because there&#8217;s a second deck to fill the gaps. It&#8217;s fine if you have no removal at all if your teammate has them all, or if you have no finishers at all if your teammate has those.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single Stategy:<\/strong> Both decks should have\u00a0the same game plan, offensive or defensive. In other words, both decks should be built to end the game or to stall\u00a0the game. If one is offensive while the other is defensive, you&#8217;ll be suboptimal at all stages of the game. (It is possible to have one deck full of beaters and one deck full of removal, and while the second deck could be described as a control deck, its focus is to remove the blockers for the other deck to get through. So both decks still work towards the same goal, ending the game.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Play or draw:<\/strong> In 2HG sealed it&#8217;s often correct to choose to draw if you&#8217;re not hyper aggressive. The two extra cards are a significant difference and it&#8217;s easier to stall boards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evasion:<\/strong> With more\u00a0creatures on both sides board stalls happen very quickly so evasion is\u00a0king. Flying is especially important both on offense and defense. Menace on the other hand is much worse with\u00a0twice as many potential blockers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Counterspells:<\/strong>\u00a0Much better in 2HG. With two spell-casting opponents it\u2019s unlikely you&#8217;ll keep mana up for nothing, there are more must-answer bombs overall, and the risk of not doing anything for a turn is\u00a0less problematic if your teammate advances your board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Situational Answers:<\/strong>\u00a0Color hosers, creature pinging,\u00a0<a class=\"jTip\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=plummet&amp;width=223&amp;height=310\" name=\"\">plummet<\/a>s and <a class=\"jTip\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=naturalize&amp;width=223&amp;height=310\" name=\"\">naturalize<\/a>s are normally very situational, but with two opponents it&#8217;s more likely they have a target. Some could\u00a0be worth running maindeck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATEGORIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#players\">More Players<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#creatures\">More Creatures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#targets\">Helps Teammate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#teammate\">Teammate helps\u00a0these<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#optimal\">Less Situational<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#duds\">Hidden Duds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some cards have individual comments but most cards will just be listed\u00a0at the top of one of these categories. The cards without comments are roughly sorted by how relevant their ability is for 2HG.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"players\" \/>\n<p><strong>MORE PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These cards affect all opponents (or players). With two opponents these abilities are\u00a0twice as effective!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-935 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_3zm4wIPG70.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-934 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_2iveszOVx3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-937 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_5Dq3wr4Hv2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-921 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_G6k0XamzzE-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-928 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_wUKAoL0eiM-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-945\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_Cus62c1PIT.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-953 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_kinxqk96mq.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-963 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_x2NIitHhTC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-955 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_PjSRw5MTfR.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hazoret the Fervent | Cut to Ribbons | Harsh Mentor | Bontu the Glorified | Wayward Servant | Plague Belcher | Throne of the God-Pharaoh | Watchers of the Dead | Aven Mindcensor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-920 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_dcXyW81Veq.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Faith of the Devoted<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one seems especially strong because of multiple\u00a0reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>With two combined pools it&#8217;s more likely to have enough quality cycling cards and multiple payoff cards.<\/li>\n<li>Since you play with 2 decks, one of them can be more focused on durdling around with cycling as long as the other has efficient blockers to stall.<\/li>\n<li>Every trigger results in\u00a02 lost life extra instead of 1 extra (4 total rather than the usual 2 total per trigger like\u00a0Wayward Servant above).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I&#8217;m hoping to\u00a0open multiple of these in our\u00a02HG pool!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-919\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_Bgl4Lgel3R-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bontu&#8217;s Monument<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Conversely this one looks less exciting even with a better second ability. If only it wasn&#8217;t legendary. Now you need to be careful with multiples. And while it&#8217;s more feasible to go (near) mono-color in 2HG, the cost of what you&#8217;re giving up\u00a0isn&#8217;t worth it for the first ability.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-961 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_VLSNtJaCXf.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rags to Riches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one fits in 2 categories, More Creatures for Rags and More Players for Riches.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"creatures\" \/>\n<p><strong>MORE CREATURES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These cards affect all creatures, or all creatures your opponents control. They scale well in 2HG because two opponents mean twice as many creatures\u00a0you can destroy or affect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-940\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_6Oog5GhkuJ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-950\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_FVTSIzWknd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-946\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_D1WG3EiLBD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-961\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_VLSNtJaCXf.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-958\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_sCuycNZSXN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-959\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_snZUNoSKQg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Archfiend if Ifnir | Dusk to Dawn | Sweltering Suns | Rags to Riches | Liliana, Death&#8217;s Majesty | Blazing Volley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-947\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_dFbQKUv9sF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Heaven to Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will consistently face flyers in 2HG and Heaven is a reasonable\u00a0way to deal with that while potentially getting a lot of extra value out of Earth as well.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"targets\" \/>\n<p><strong>HELPS TEAMMATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While most auras, combat tricks and activated abilities can target your teammate&#8217;s creatures, triggered abilities are\u00a0often templated\u00a0with\u00a0\u201cyou control\u201d or \u201can opponent controls\u201d as\u00a0targeting restrictions. Some exceptions do allow you to target your teammate&#8217;s creatures with triggers. Any notable\u00a0cards, triggered or otherwise, are listed\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-949\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_FgFW74Cq4J.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-980\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_JDJNDx9Iw1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-944\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_C8W0RQYlrO.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-936\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_4xOAuhfTIG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-948\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_erX5h7e1Es.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-968\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_zU0ywdXVb1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-926\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_rShQxnSneN-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zenith Seeker | Vizier of Deferment | Sparring Mummy | Initiate&#8217;s Companion |\u00a0Quarry Hauler | Lord of the Accursed | Combat Celebrant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-981\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_PewIpCQcSj.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-932\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_0zPawmSnkW.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_Ze4XOiw4nh.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gift of Paradise | Painful Lesson | Open into Wonder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These cards are notable because they allow you to give resources to your teammate: cards or mana. In some situations that will be very welcome. Open into Wonder especially gets a big boost in\u00a02HG. Tapping out and drawing 4 cards is good, but not nearly as effective as drawing 2 and your teammate drawing 2 plus your teammate being able to cast a new card right away. With more creatures total you&#8217;ll also have more blockers still.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-966\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_YWYP8mbNVe.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-939\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_6JFUFWF5Xc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Honored Crop-Captain |\u00a0Pursue Glory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These don&#8217;t mention &#8220;you control&#8221; so they pump your teammate&#8217;s attackers too! If you have 4 creatures Pursue Glory represents 8 extra power. If both of you have 4 creatures that&#8217;s 16 extra power.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"teammate\" \/>\n<p><strong>TEAMMATE HELPS THESE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-967\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_ZPQDOv8TKr.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bone Picker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-960\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_tql7OJMmqL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time to Reflect<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just in case your teammate has a non-white deck with a lot of zombies and you have a deck with white.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-970\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_o5HQ89U2iF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-971\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_XgEBlXTa5G.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-969\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_A4mXFPT85J.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enigma Drake | Wartime Javelineer | Cryptic Serpent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As described in the general section it&#8217;s easier to make a deck that&#8217;s all-in on instants and sorceries, because you don&#8217;t have to worry about your creature count if your teammate plays some extra creatures instead. However, the payoff here seems much smaller than the payoff for <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Thermo-Alchemist&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Thermo-Alchemist<\/a> and friends.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"optimal\" \/>\n<p><strong>LESS SITUATIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-957\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_S112pRwdFA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sandwurm Convergence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just like with Heaven and Earth, it&#8217;s more important to have answers to flyers as it&#8217;s more likely you face them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-952\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_JIwS0rHjFo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Censor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Counterspells are already much better in 2HG and it&#8217;s twice as likely you&#8217;ll find a good opportunity to use this.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"duds\" \/>\n<p><strong>HIDDEN DUDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-925\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_p6v547a3Fd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-965\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_y8KAGSdOga.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Protection of the Hekma | Gideon&#8217;s Intervention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These will not prevent any combat damage dealt to you as your opponents can simply deal the combat damage to your teammate. (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/amonkhet-two-headed-giant-release-notes\/\">Release Notes<\/a> for a detailed why.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-956\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_qc0JmcYErk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winds of Rebuke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Symmetrical abilities like these are usually slightly worse in 2HG. With two opponent&#8217;s it&#8217;s more likely that one of them can significantly benefit from this. Meanwhile if\u00a0you play a graveyard-themed deck yourself it&#8217;s less likely your teammate also plays the same theme and is helped by this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-964\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_xpDx7pkJDQ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-933\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/04\/en_1onFb1U6d2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hapatra&#8217;s Mask | Cartouche of Solidarity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is about all 5 Cartouches! Keep in mind that these 6 cards can&#8217;t target your teammate&#8217;s creatures, only creatures you control, unlike most auras and combat tricks.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"top\" \/>\n<p><strong>TOP 20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are my picks for\u00a0the cards that have the\u00a0biggest power increase compared to a\u00a0normal duel. They&#8217;re not\u00a0the best cards\u00a0to open overall, bombs are still bombs, good removal is still good removal, etc. These are simply the cards that\u00a0warrant special attention at a 2HG tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Normally I do 10 commons\/uncommons and 5 rares\/mythics, but this set has so many juicy rares!\u00a0So this one is a top 20 again. First the top 10 commons\/uncommons that gain the most:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Faith+of+the+Devoted&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Faith of the Devoted<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Open+into+Wonder&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Open into Wonder<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Censor&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Censor<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Wayward+Servant&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Wayward Servant<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Honored+Crop-Captain&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Honored Crop-Captain<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Pursue+Glory&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Pursue Glory<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Bone+Picker&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Bone Picker<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Gift+of+Paradise&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Gift of Paradise<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Enigma+Drake&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Enigma Drake<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Warfire+Javelineer&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Warfire Javelineer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And then the 10\u00a0rares\/mythics that gain the most. Again not sorted by absolute power level but power increase:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Cut+%2F%2F+Ribbons&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Cut \/\/ Ribbons<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Hazoret+the+Fervent&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Hazoret the Fervent<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Rags+%2F%2F+Riches&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Rags \/\/ Riches<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Harsh+Mentor&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Harsh Mentor<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Heaven+%2F%2F+Earth&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Heaven \/\/ Earth<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Sandwurm+Convergence&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Sandwurm Convergence<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Bontu+the+Glorified&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Bontu the Glorified<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Plague+Belcher&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Plague Belcher<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Sweltering+Suns&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Sweltering Suns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Archfiend+of+Ifnir&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Archfiend of Ifnir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Do you agree or disagree with this list? Are you missing a card in this article or comments for a card? How was your experience at the prerelease? Comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide shows which Amonkhet\u00a0cards get\u00a0better\u00a0in Two-Headed Giant and which get worse. If you\u2019re playing in a 2HG prerelease these are the cards to pay special attention to! If\u00a0you want to know more about the rules interactions, check out the 2HG Release Notes for Amonkhet. 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