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Is Companion the Worst Mechanic in the History of Magic?


Ikoria's companion mechanic is contentious and has certainly been hotly debated, but is it really as bad as people think? Does it deserve a spot on the list of worst mechanics in the entire 27 year history of Magic? Today we're going to talk about what makes a bad mechanic and stack companion up against some of the most notorious mechanics in the game's history and try to figure out just how bad companion really is!

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