Given the significance of this set to Magics ongoing story, expectations were definitely very high
We have a deep appreciation for the FINAL FANTASY series and that passion guided us every step of the way as we created this set, said Zakeel Gordon, Executive Producer for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast
In a format packed with legends, Galina always has juicy targets
The best part of The First Sliver is that when you find a spell with cascade after casting a spell with cascade, that new cascade trigger will happen, giving you the chance to chain multiple cascade triggers with one creature
This is a pretty great disruption package, wrecking the often-complicated mana bases of combo, control, and midrange decks, and choking off rival aggro decks so they can't sustain pressure for long enough to get the kill
Careful planning and proper timing of "Infernal Reign" can completely turn the tide of a game, emphasizing the importance of understanding not only your deck but also your opponent's potential moves