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However, each brought its own unique challenges in adaptation

It helps fix the discrepancy between tokens and +1/+1 counters by only making a single token, although that token is usually bigger (you get N +1/+1 counters or an N/N white Spirit creature token)
Its good when going tall and wide

The older tokens are still around and have turned into collectors items
