The part where the player loses half of their life isn't instead of the number of objects they chose, but according to the wording, it's actually in addition to the number of objects they chose
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Secret Wonders keeps things simple on the design front, as iconic Pokemon like Charizard and Lugia are allowed to shine in all their glory in Secret Wonders
Key cards: Grindstone (if you arent playing Emrakul), Red Elemental Blast, Pyroblast, Trinisphere, Chalice of the Void Cards to consider removing: Jace, the Mind Sculptor, Ancient Tomb, City of Traitors, Preordain, Gitaxian Probe Cards to consider adding: Boseiju, Who Shelters All, Rushing River, Pithing Needle, Trickbind, Leyline of Sanctity Reanimator:All of the problems that Sneak and Show give you are also present here but with Thoughtseize, Iona, Shield of Emeria, Daze, and Tidespout Tyrant into the mix