Protection only applies on the battlefield, so any card with protection from everything can be countered with Counterspell or removed from the hand entirely by Thoughtseize
But theres a big difference between I either cant or dont want to spend $14 on a pack of Magic cards and this pack of Magic cards isnt worth $14. The former is subjective, and its going to vary from person to person based on their budget and financial situation
Tocasia, Dig Site Mentor, Kestia, the Cultivator, Brenard, Ginger Sculptor, and Tuvasa the Sunlit all fit in here
Check out the full decklists on the Magic website, and feel free to join our Discord - I'd love to know which of the two decks you're most excited about!
These changes will affect any format where these cards can be played (Historic, Historic Brawl, Direct Challenge, etc.)
If the player finished high enough, they would also be awarded prize money