Needless to say, the rest of the team (myself included) was really excited about it
Youll still pay a small fortune for Beta or Unlimited, but it wont be quite as high as Alpha
This signals that Standard is currently defined by the most efficient one-mana creatures and interactive spells, where the game begins in earnest on turn one, and falling behind is not an option
Kess, Dissident Mage is essentially a better version of him (you can't cast instants on opponents' turns), but cheaper and has access to Red
The ability to store seven counters and then pull them off for mana any time you need is pretty sexy
Crystal, Inhuman Princess The color identity for Crystal, Inhuman Princess unfortunately means its playability is restricted, though it's quite good in the decks that support it