This one comes with the new Prepared mechanic that allows that creature to come into play with a spell ready to go if you pay the extra two mana
They only contain: * 60 standard Seventh Edition cards divided into 2 decks * 1 booklet consisting of a a player guide and a 7th Edition rule book In line with the new guideline for starter level products, the Seventh Edition box set does not include any exclusive starter level cards
Its centered in colors where theres an abundance of evasion and good removal or bounce to facilitate the mechanic
The cards it exiles provide some value, even if you can't cast them
A true 11/11 for 12 mana that has no on board cheating of mana on, ITB loves all sorts of decks and while it mostly shows up in mana cheaters and Eldrazi ramp decks don't forget about this card in something like Meren or Karador to really fully stick it to your friends by taking everything your Butcher of Malakir is forcing them to sacrifice
Iona, Shield of Emeria First Printed: 2009-OCT Banned: 2019-JUL Ionas ability to lock entire colors out of the game makes it brutally efficient at removing agency from other players at the table, especially when opponents are playing 1- or 2-color decks
