Typically people pull out cards and lay them out on the tables, however I've met people who don't appreciate it, so it never hurts to establish the rules of how you guys are trading
Cumulative Upkeep is a personal favorite just as an opponent thinks their Knight of the Reliquary will be losing a Mind Harness, Stifle keeps it shackled for yet another turn
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However, many of the key creatures in the mono-white aggro decks are low power, and players don't mind taking an early hit or two if necessary, so you can capitalize on this
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