The mana cost on The Great Henge may look intimidating, but dont let it fool you
But Kaervek's Torch was the first spell to pack what would become the formula for the unnamed, lets call it proto-ward mechanic for years to follow: Spells that target it cost more to cast. This effect was introduced on a permanent in Planechase 2012 with Elderwood Scion, and the costing--more-to-cast formula generally appeared on one card per set (with plenty of exceptions) starting with Dragons of Tarkir s Icefall Regent
This three mana 0/3 is your run-of-the-mill toughness commander, making your creatures assign combat damage based on toughness instead of power
If you ask a non Magic designer to make Magic cards, theyll make Magic cards
Desert (SPG) $15 Desert is included as a special guest simply for flavor reasons
His ramp-focused playstyle allows deploying boss units ahead of curve, going over the top of Imus board before the Five Elders protection becomes overwhelming