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In fact, when you hear players talk about the ability today, you may hear them use the term "loot" instead of the lengthier, "draw a card, then discard a card." Loot is the shortcut term for this mechanic because it was named after Merfolk Looter, a creature that taps for this ability

For one red mana, it can deal three damage to any target

Thats a lot of nothing at four mana

If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield under your control

Minus (-): Inferior to the condition described above, but not enough to be placed one rank below it

I also agree with what @pfm said, the focus on the older cert number would likely be the best bet of making sure the stamp is rather legit