The Anna and Hercules deck pairs intelligent Sapphire characters, who use strategy to keep players one step ahead, with stalwart Steel characters, who stand strong in the face of challenges
Speaking of which, while direct burn like Flame Rift, Cathartic Pyre, and Jaya's Immolating Inferno becomes even more dangerous with our Commander in play, but so too do the sources of incremental damage that trigger off their casting
Indeed, the story and mechanics being so tightly bound together helps the game feel much more considered, and less cynical than it otherwise would have been
That being said, with changes to The List, Bloomburrows reprints are in a much different state than many other preceding sets, as Wizards of the Coast continues to assess how MTG fans are presented with classic cards
With these incredible new cards in hand, Magic players can dominate any format and wreak havoc on any board state with all five colors of mana
Name-calling aside, an instant-speed hexproof counter can come in clutch, and being able to suck up other counters on your board is even more upside
