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In addition, unless there is a way to manipulate the library, it eventually becomes a Gacha
Part of this is indeed due to them being aggressively costed, but theres more to them than acceptable states as a fail case

The deck: Ape Tribal Comparative Analysis 34 Lands 13 Ramp : Kibo, Uktabi Prince, Gathering Stone, Arcane Signet, Sol Ring, Silverback Elder, Patchwork Banner, Rampant Growth, Cultivate, Mosswort Bridge (kinda), Liquimetal Torque, Talisman of Impulse, Domri, Anarch of Bolas, Rishkar, Peema Renegade 18 Target Removal : Khalni Ambush, Kibo, Uktabi Prince, Uktabi Orangutan, Gorilla Shaman, Kogla, the Titan Ape, Yavimaya Steelcrusher, Silverback Elder, Warstorm Surge, Mizzium Mortars, Stump Stomp, Primitive Justice, Masked Vandal, Domri, Anarch of Bolas, Kogla and Yidaro , Chomping Changeling, Vandalblast, Gearbane Orangutan, Manglehorn 6 Board Wipes :Blasphemous Act, Primitive Justice (artifacts), Hammer Mage (artifacts), Vandalblast (artifacts), Anzrags Rampage (artifacts), Season of Gathering (artifacts/enchantments) 2 Graveyard Recursion : Unnatural Restoration, Creeping Renaissance 1 Graveyard Hate : Scavenger Grounds 0 Tutor : 3 Protection : Inspiring Call, Swiftfoot Boots, Blinding Fog 11,5 Card Draw : Viridian Revel, Inspiring Call, Lifecrafters Bestiary, Party Dude, Garruks Uprising, Bitter Work, Shamanic Revelation, Realmwalker (card advantage), Beast Whisperer, Season of Gathering, Kogla and Yidaro (1/2), Gathering Stone 4 Finishers/ Surprise /Alternate win conditions : Grunn, the Lonely King, Preposterous Proportions, Glorious Sunrise (mini), Kogla and Yidaro As we see form the comparative analysis, the rates per category are very good

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