Eventually, Wizards of the Coast themselves found it being advocated for internally, and Commander, as it is known today, was born, with the first official products launching in 2011
I have a secret weapon

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But Shatter is also a much-needed spell in the deck that wants it, namely Blue-White Control
That doesnt stop it from being ludicrous when your game plan is buying back your creatures to cast them again