I love utility lands, so Im always happy to see untapped lands with a useful ability stapled on
The precon had a bit of a copy sub-theme, with Mirage MirrorMirage Mirror and Abstruse ArchaicAbstruse Archaic, so I thought wed benefit from playing into that a little more
In a multiplayer game, opponents who have left the game aren't counted by Silverwing Squadron's triggered ability
Whether youre building around Mabel, Heir to Cragflame in a powerful combo list or sleeving it up for a casual pod, having access to this card at a fraction of the original price opens up your entire deckbuilding strategy
This represents an evolutionary shift for Commander
Similarly, if you make an opponent the protector of a Siege you control, mana symbols in that battle's mana cost count toward your devotion