Updated March 7, 2025 by Ryan Hay: Esper is one of the strongest three-color identities in Magic: The Gathering, with plenty of removal to handle any problem, counter spells to stop the biggest threats from even reaching the table, and board wipes and utility cards to get you in the game longer
If this card is sent to the GY: You can target 1 "P.U.N.K." monster you control
Then, I prioritize playing Dark World Dealings if I have it
The card now slows in to its final position and gets arrested between two fingers.The hand now starts to twist back down, so the whole motion is kind of a snap
However, in decks like Dragon Link which could summon the back legs off of a donkey, this is no problem
While active, this continuous trap prevents these monsters from attacking or activating their effects, shutting down key plays in archetypes like Dragon Link , Branded , or Synchro-heavy strategies