The set will introduce a slew of new mechanics, including Outlaws (defined as creatures with the Assassin, Mercenary, Pirate, Rogue or Warlock subtype), Crimes (which are committed when a player targets an opponent or any of their spells, permanents, or graveyard), Spree (an addition to modal type spells), and Mounts and Saddle
It is the combination with the on cast effects of the Eldrazi which make Shelldock so abusive when compared to the rest on offer
it enables the strategy and acts as a payoff since youre never sad about discarding the Champion to eternalize later
Once persist returns the creature, it's considered a new object with no relation to the object that it was
To me its important I can input cards without needing to use my mouse
I dont know if its because people are playing less creature-heavy combat decks in general or players are on the lookout for more fills several slots type cards, but prevent all combat damage this turn for a singular mana is still alright in my book