The loss of the iconic coloring contrast between two edges in favor of a more generic black tint will deter many players
"Conniving represents the plotting nature of villains
But they play great defense
First and foremost, especially in games I was behind against my son, I crossed my fingers and hoped to draw an Etali, Primal Conqueror off the top of the deck
Consider everything she facilitates: Freedom of play on your turn An ungodly amount of creature and artifact enter-the-battlefield triggers (and, likely, leave-the-battlefield triggers) An equally ungodly number of bodies to send to battle or sacrifice to the altar of your choice or tap to pay for convoke costs (consider that Throne of the God Pharaoh regularly loses opponents 10+ life at each of my end steps, if it doesnt just end the game) Offense and defense, as this deck can send everything it has every single turn, with Myrel creating untapped replacements for every single soldier you have Ample low-mana value, low power/toughness creatures to trigger all of whites card draw effects If a commander were printed that read: protect your board and make an army, such a commander would be considered a playtest card for White: the Commander
I wouldnt play all of these cards in my own Commander decks, but Im certain that most of them will appeal to a lot of different players
