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They can be particularly powerful with counterspells, which I imagine is the pair here, because treasures allow you to tap out while still holding up a counter

It can "counter" Banefire

The Heavymetalfoes Electrumite and Astrograph Sorcerer interaction generates a significant card advantage while setting up the board, and would become a fundamental combo in many Pendulum decks

So far the economy is alright and since they already announced there will be a fix for duplicate cards in event runs it should become easier over time to get your decks together