So, as of Strixhaven , we're narrowing the focus a bit to create a new keyword mechanic: Ward [COST] (Whenever this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays [COST].) The two most common forms you'll see are costing additional mana (in white, blue, and green) and costing additional life (in black and red)
Really cheap sweepers like Path of Mettle, Golden Demise, and Goblin Chainwhirler are still effective, but your opponent needs to have exactly the right answers
Pack tactics Whenever this creature attacks, if you attacked with creatures with total power 6 or greater this combat, you may put a Dragon creature card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped and attacking.
My Predictions on the Main Commanders I predicted that the main commanders would have two of their colors represented in their casting cost and the other two in their activated abilities
A single card that generates mana and draws cards makes for a pretty powerful all-in-one spell
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