Whenever you need to tap a permanent to use an ability, that will be indicated on the card with the tap symbol: To tap a permanent, turn the card sideways - it is now tapped
The design process on a set of Magic cards starts in the Exploratory Stage where game designers, artists, and writers at Wizards of the Coast throw ideas at the wall for around a month and see what sticks
It costs six, requires a lot of work, and theres plenty of natural counterplay in the format that can really get the best of it
Thats why many printing services let you choose print size and quantity to your needs
however, the formats beauty still makes this niche deck fun to play
Fast-forward 10ish years and cards like this dont quite get there anymore