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We arent trying to eliminate all explosive starts it happening every once in a while is exciting and removing the other three cards geometrically reduces the number of hands capable of substantial above-curve mana generation in the first few turns. Thats a pretty clear line of reasoning from the RC on Sol Rings place in the format

I dont think the token youre going to give your opponent matters all that much

More options that are less contested is a lot to gain for a very small cost in power

Expert - Venusaur ex & Lilligant Deck The Expert deck almost feels like you're playing against a real opponent, or at least someone who knows the ins and outs of deckbuilding