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See rule 702.74, Evoke. 702.74a: Evoke represents two abilities: a static ability that functions in any zone from which the card with evoke can be cast and a triggered ability that functions on the battlefield
These cards also mention Nissa in their name: Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Nissa's Chosen Nissa's Defeat Nissa's Encouragement Nissa's Expedition Nissa's Judgment Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Renewal Nissa's Revelation Nissa's Triumph Nissa's Zendikon Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa gives planeswalker decks cheap color fixing, and Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus is a powerful piece of equipment that ramps you every time the equipped creature attacks
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldurs Gate , another Dungeons & Dragons inspired set dipped back into this same pool and gave us even more art to enjoy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath might be a new copy of The Locust God
This means youll be able to attack someone right away without tapping them down, and be set up to use the reanimation ability further on in the turn rotation