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If you don't open a "bomb" rare, prioritize these high-performing commons and uncommons identified by reviewers at CoolStuffInc and Reddit :

For a successful draft in the limited environment, you should focus on strong two-color archetypes and high-value non-rare cards. Experts from Draftsim and Card Kingdom suggest that while the format can be "bomby" (relying on powerful rares), a synergistic deck with solid removal and a low mana curve (mostly 1–4 mana) is the most consistent way to win. Top Non-Rare Draft Picks avatar

: A Dimir (Blue-Black) anchor that generates 1/1 unblockable spirits whenever you draw your second card in a turn. If you don't open a "bomb" rare, prioritize

According to the Official Prerelease Guide , every color pair has a "signpost uncommon" that dictates its strategy: Color Pair Strategy Focus Tempo/Aggro using evasive creatures. Blue-Black (UB) Control deck focusing on card advantage and spirit tokens. Black-Red (BR) Firebending Pure aggro with direct damage and fast creatures. Red-Green (RG) 4+ Power Matters Midrange/Ramp using large creatures like Tiger-Dillo. Green-White (GW) According to the Official Prerelease Guide , every

: Most decks should run 17 lands, though very aggressive low-curve decks can occasionally drop to 16.

: A top-tier white removal creature that temporarily exiles an opponent's threat, perfect for aggressive decks.