G2 I lead off with a Cabal Therapy naming Counterspell and miss, but I see three Islands, Force Spike, Standstill, Phyrexian Dreadnought (!), and Vision Charm
Closer to 50/50 is better
Ruby and Sapphire were released in Japan in November 2002
Minwu, Rebellion Strategist (Mangara, the Diplomat) Rating: 5/10 While its very possible to just not attack with two creatures or cast two spells in the same turn, forcing your opponent out of that play pattern is still a worthwhile effect
Ultimately though, you shouldn't mess with the core principle - rapid energy generation for Palkia, so it can unleash its main Dimensional Storm as early as possible
If you somehow knew for a fact that both players on either side of you were drafting Mardu decks, it would probably be in your best interest to draft either Sultai or Temur, because you'd get passed all of the best blue and green cards that your neighbors didn't want