A short time later, his deeply bigoted attitude toward commoners rears its head and we no longer care
Last updated on July 14, 2026 Rafiq of the Many | Illustration by Michael Komarck The release of Shards of Alara in 2008 brought five 3-color factions (or shards), each with their own core mechanics and identities
One of the biggest reasons I love Commander so much is that it lends itself to wacky boardstates and interactions
Thanks to that, it actually has a fair few commanders who can each focus on a different part of the original decks themes, should you choose to break it up: Barret, Avalanche LeaderBarret, Avalanche Leader Aerith, Last AncientAerith, Last Ancient Sephiroth, Fallen HeroSephiroth, Fallen Hero Its just a treat
I adore token strategies and love a good bit of sacrificing and aristocrats, and this is all of that wrapped up nicely into one tight package
We handed off a version of Towns that we knew wasn't quite working, and Set Design took a more straightforward approach, like with Ravnica's Gates