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This isnt to say that stax lists cant win or that the archetype is somehow flawed Ill be piloting my favourite deck, Grand Arbiter Augustin IV, at the Tavern of Souls 2k this weekend, but it is a recognition that as opposed to simply asking how do I win stax players must first ask themselves how do I not lose
Just yesterday, Rosewater reaffirmed Wizards' position that "black should be worse than white and green at enchantment removal"
(See rule 601, Casting Spells.) 306.2
Any cards that had left exile before then (most likely because they were cast with Idol of Endurance's second ability) remain in their current zone
An answer to Embercleave that can block their early creatures or apply some pressure is a huge deal, and four toughness is often very tricky for them to deal with until after sideboard