I guess the combo of PS and grindstone wasn't a concern as much as it used to be with the new philosophy document.
I haven't had a chance to look at the document but I would guess to some degree the same reason that Hermit Druid never got the axe (it has ways to play it fairly) is perhaps the same reason it came off the list. There are a good number of cool and niche uses for painters servant like say Oona, Teysa, or Blind Seer where it isn't a card that needs to be banned.
This is purely a guess though, I have not gotten a chance to read the new updated policy.
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I have officially moved to MTGNexus. I just wanted to let people know as my response time to salvation decks being bumped is very hit or miss.
Its worth mentioning that some of the problem of Paradox Engine is that it is colorless which means that the places it can be played are far more widespread. Given we just came out with the new Urza it seems like we constantly get commanders who can break the card in half. If Paradox Engine had a color or colors it might not have been as big of an issue.
Paradox Engine also doesn't seem like it has a purpose outside of going off infinite or close to it. Thats just what the card is intended to do.
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I have officially moved to MTGNexus. I just wanted to let people know as my response time to salvation decks being bumped is very hit or miss.
I haven't had a chance to look at the document but I would guess to some degree the same reason that Hermit Druid never got the axe (it has ways to play it fairly) is perhaps the same reason it came off the list. There are a good number of cool and niche uses for painters servant like say Oona, Teysa, or Blind Seer where it isn't a card that needs to be banned.
This is purely a guess though, I have not gotten a chance to read the new updated policy.
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Paradox Engine also doesn't seem like it has a purpose outside of going off infinite or close to it. Thats just what the card is intended to do.
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