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Why its a contender: An extra turn for only two mana is an incredibly powerful effect that often translates directly into a win

I consider them mediocre but cheap mana fixing

Players speculating that gameplay is the cause for this sudden increase are definitely mistaken

The Iconoclast has seen some play in or spellslinger decks, and the fact that it makes artifact tokens gives players more flexibility in deckbuilding, combining these tokens with Urza, Prince of Kroog or mechanics like affinity and improvise

If The Darkness Crystal leaves the battlefield at the same time as one or more nontoken creatures an opponent controls would die, those creature cards will be exiled and you'll gain 2 life for each of them