Standard aside, Zell is also going to be a slam-dunk addition to plenty of Commander decks
Maybe thats goodthe world doesnt need more horrors rising from the deepbut this reprint is welcome nonetheless
Cards like Azami, Lady of Scrolls, Naban, Dean of Iteration, and the aforementioned Naru Meha, Master Wizard are just a few examples that synergize very well with Derevis talents, each setting you up to quickly race far ahead of your opponents in different ways
You can dominate games with cards like Overlord of the Mistmoors and Scourge of Fleets or establish long-term value with humbler targets like Solemn Simulacrum and Plaguecrafter
In fact, I think that influence might already be showing its face in legends were seeing in the most recent sets, with legends that are much more niche and specialized: Compare to previous newer designs that were value-engines that rewarded players for just playing Magic: Past and Future But as we eagerly await these cool, new niche designs to roll out in the coming years, its a good idea to remember legendary creatures from Magics past, especially those from before WotC began to focus so much on Commander
That being said, goading once isn't all that impressive, and the 1 damage is neglectable - and if you goad a life-link creature, it doesn't even affect them
