CUT: Chasm Skulker, Dark Hatchling, Dauthi Horror, Dross Harvester, Dusk Mangler, Nihilith, Wharf Infiltrator, Leyline of Anticipation, Heralds Horn, Reflections of Littjara Most of my suggestions for cuts are the weaker, less synergistic Horrors from the base list
If these problems are holding you back from buying booster packs youll be happy to know that Magic actually makes a great product that addresses them all
However, MTG x FF products seem to be priced much like LotR , if not with higher pricetags overall, for a set that is not premium and is supposed to be Standard-legal
Finding individual cards is extremely difficult, though occasional sealed packs surface for $700800 eachoften the safest way to secure high-grade copies
Back to the time issue, if they call you on pace of play, then you stay steady, dont start rushing or lagging, and make good eye contact with the judge in case your opponent starts lagging and they havent been called on it