Likewise, a non-Commander staple like Thoughtseize isn't all that good in EDH, and therefore doesn't achieve Commander staple status
It meant we had space to make new cards, but we also needed to have a way for the deck to "fuel" itself with energy counters without relying on reprints
But unlike the other mana generators on this list, Gilded Lotus comes in much later in the game due to its 5 mana cost , and thus doesnt contribute to the early game
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You play more games with it, you goldfish it
This card could have been printed in Kaladesh with the same name and ability and had a better home