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On December 1st, 2022, Mystic Mine was banned—a watershed moment for the game. This decision was celebrated by many but left players like Jeff scrambling to find new avenues for fun and challenge. The meta quickly evolved, introducing Tier Limits, a highly explosive combo deck capable of generating intricate plays not just on the player's turn but during the opponent’s, often ending games in mere turns.
The shift marked the end of the Mystic Mine era, propelled by the rise of power-tier strategies that prioritized absurdly long combos and turn-zero plays. However, Jeff’s dedication to the game remained unwavering. He was driven more by love for dueling than by winning, continuing to participate and perform in tournaments despite the evolving meta.