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I'll admit that while their playstyle isnt really my cup of tea, their flavor is top notch

After the commonly agreed modal cards like Charms, Confluences and Commands you have the broad range removal and the narrower removal with cycling

Accessibility: Some promos are released to help players get easier access to popular cards through participation rather than relying on the luck of a booster pack

Generally approaching people at a store or convention hall with "Hey, do you have trades?", "Hey, can I take a look at your binder?", or if you're looking for a specific card "Hey, do you have [specific card] for trade?" should be enough to get started