Either way, you get an attack trigger, not a combat damage trigger, so even if you lose Locke its not the end of the world if you were just digging for some treasure
GOOD SHOT : During your turn, this character has Evasive
In practice, that doesn't matter if you're the only one with something worth reanimating on turn two
Many Magic fans are grateful that, if Talrand has to be reprinted again, he's at least getting something new and aesthetically pleasing out of it.
To elaborate, reds removal is tied for the worst with green (who struggles slightly more with creatures but can handle enchantments), their protection is limited in scope, and their advantage states are often ephemeral bursts of power instead of game-spanning engines
As usual, you can expect in-depth tips and tricks as well as a sideboard guide from Zen, who was already very successful with his Pioneer decks in his Regional Championship Qualifiers