For the second match running, local player Hamish Green's supply of foil basic lands has failed to win the match, resulting in a disappointing 0-2 start to a 4 round FNM tournament. Reports indicate that Hamish was laying foil basic land after foil basic land but somehow he was still beaten by his opponents 'spells' which, while being cheaper than Hamish's pricey mana supply, seemed to have more of an effect on the game.

After the match, Hamish commented "I just don't understand. I spend up to 2 bucks a pop on these foil lands, and still I get done in by a 2 cent Goblin Legionnaire." before sifting shell-shockedly through his deck and then saying "So shiny...".

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For the second match running, local player Hamish Green's supply of foil basic lands has failed to win the match, resulting in a disappointing 0-2 start to a 4 round FNM tournament. Reports indicate that Hamish was laying foil basic land after foil basic land but somehow he was still beaten by his opponents 'spells' which, while being cheaper than Hamish's pricey mana supply, seemed to have more of an effect on the game.

After the match, Hamish commented "I just don't understand. I spend up to 2 bucks a pop on these foil lands, and still I get done in by a 2 cent Goblin Legionnaire." before sifting shell-shockedly through his deck and then saying "So shiny...".

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