However, the unexpected inspiration came from the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz." Anderson had a photo of the film's main characters, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Lion in his workshop.

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If you're forming your own Grixis Commander deck in Magic: the Gathering, be sure you only pick the best cards.