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Ixalan Changes Planeswalker RulesMichael notes that Jace seems to have gotten ripped in the Gatewatch.
Patrick notes that Jace, Cunning Castaway boasts one of the fastest Planeswalker Ultimates ever. You might as well Ultimate when Jace's loyalty hits 5 BTW; while the token copies are not Legendary, Jace, Cunning Castaway itself is.
The new Planeswalker Uniqueness v. Legendary rule will change how Planeswalkers get played. Having more Jaces in play is cool and all (and this one actually does that for you) but the big winner has to be Gideon of the Trials.
People just didn't play Gideon of the Trials because they were already playing Gideon, Ally of Zendikar; now there is no disincentive. More importantly, having more than one kind of Gideon in play will give players greater protection for their Platinum Angel-like Ultimate.
Ixalan and the Treasure ThemeLayered and flexible, the Captain is probably Mike's favorite card in Ixalan.
Use her treasure now! She is basically a 3/2 haste creature.
Use her treasure later! You can stockpile for a large attack, or save the mana to bust out Glorybringer on the quick!
Use her treasure for mana! What about not pumping the Captain, but just sacrificing her treasure to cast a Shock, Magma Spray... Or even a Fatal Push?
Exploring IxalanIt's all the things Mike never should have loved...
Sometimes it's Borderland Ranger Sometimes it's Gnarled Mass Generally it's inconsistent and unpredictableSold!
Pro Tour Champion Patrick Chapin and Resident Genius Michael J. Flores talk all the Ixalan that's fit to discuss; spoiled cards, flavor and aesthetics; and of course brewing! Check out Top Level Podcast's first take on Ixalan right here, right now!
