Its biggest tricks rely on making Illusion cards Vanish from the field, only to return to your hand, gain some insta-lore, or manipulate the board state
They believe themselves part of something greater and that something is eternal through them
From the original dual lands and the "Power Nine" to lesser-known gems and downright bad cards, the reserved list has it all
Each of these features a special backdrop themed to one of the five clans
That could be Esper Sentinel , Serra Ascendant , Mother of Runes , or whatever utility piece your deck relies on
Think of this like an evasive Isamaru, Hound of Konda (sometimes bigger) and a Pearl Medallion that only costs 1 mana upfront and slots right into the command zone