While the game is a great tool to learn how to play and get used to the mechanics and strategies of the PTCG, we must remember this is a Game Boy Color game from 2000
On the other hand, if there's a reasonable chance you'll have a Human on the battlefield, Dire Tactics is the least conditional and most powerful two-mana removal spell we have in our current Standard format
We have seen Esper versions of this deck before, but the Abzan version has two real strengths over the other builds
If the 10th Access Counter is placed on this card: You can return this card to the hand, and if you do, Set from your Deck, 1 Continuous Trap with an effect that Special Summons itself as a monster
--- ## Power Level Estimate With this list, Id estimate: **Mid to High Power (6.58/10 depending on tuning)** Its strong in creature metas but not optimized cEDH