I think this set will be a sleeper Commander powerhouse like Battle for Baldurs Gate was
Except the best aggro deck in the format cares about attacking with all its creatures, big and small: Creatures (25) 3 Rekindling Phoenix 4 Boros Challenger 4 Legion Warboss 4 Goblin Banneret 3 Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice 4 Swiftblade Vindicator 3 Tajic, Legion's Edge Lands (24) Spells (11) As a mechanic, Mentor poses countless ways to approach combat, but at face value, what we know is that attacking with multiple creatures a turn is the place to be
The Top 8 players in each main event will also receive invitations to Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven , which will be held at MagicCon: Las Vegas on May 13, 2026
Use cards like Hercules, True Hero, and Aurora, Dreaming Guardian to protect key Characters
You arent likely to see this blue land outside specific budget decks, but those decks will love playing it
Three mana to bring a single tapped basic into play isnt a great deal, but the fact that Earthbender Ascension also makes you a 2/2 via Earthbending more than makes up for that