This card thrives in aggressive decks and pairs well with Falkenrath Aristocrat or Judith, the Scourge Diva, where sacrifice synergies ensure it always gets value even after removal
Adventure Lands Ishgard, the Holy See Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Lindblum, Industrial Regency Midgar, City of Mako Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis The adventure lands are far more exciting than the towns
I wouldn't be surprised if Wizards of the Coast put in some extra effort to make this set special, since it's the first time a Universes Beyond set will be Standard legal, and the company likely wants players to embrace this crossover as outside IPs become a larger part of the game
Heartwood Storyteller is a bit less two-sided
Though you are often taking a zero-for-one to do so, removing all your opponent's combo pieces can be worth it
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