The Return of Mono-Black Devotion

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The Return of Mono-Black Devotion

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82 minutes

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Jan 24, 2020

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Theros Beyond Death has powered up Mono-Black Devotion! Learn the ins and outs, tips and tricks, for navigating this rediscovered cornerstone of Standard

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Jan 24, 2020

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