Top-selling MTG singles from SOS and SOC (by quantity sold) Just looking at quantity sold for Strixhaven, we see a mixture of Commander staples, and interesting new cards like Tablet of Discovery that powers Lorehold decks, and Embrace the Paradox that helps with landfall themes
The goal is to keep your characters alive while challenging, even if only with 1 or 2 Willpower left
Mostly used as one of two companions who can add a black pip to a Doctor Who deck, Turloughs donate mechanic does create some interesting chaos while creating lose life triggers for an opponent as long as it lives
$0.49 Jaya, Venerated Firemage (513 - Foil) Secret Lair $2.49 Teyo, the Shieldmage (504 - Foil) Secret Lair $37.99 God-Eternal Kefnet (SDCC 2019 Promo) Promotional $32.99 Narset, Parter of Veils (508 - Foil) Secret Lair $5.99 Ashiok, Dream Render (528 - Foil) Secret Lair $22.99 Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage (509 - Foil) Secret Lair $1.29 Dovin, Hand of Control (529 - Foil) Secret Lair $2.49 Mystic Sanctuary Throne of Eldraine $1.99 Saheeli, Sublime Artificer (534 - Foil) Secret Lair $0.49 Lose Focus Modern Horizons 2 $1.79 Tamiyo, Collector of Tales (525 - Foil) Secret Lair $3.49 Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor (507 - Foil) Secret Lair 0 results found
The problem comes from just how often it's reprinted
These are both pretty expensive cards, but they also very clearly "build arounds." I'm a big fan of Roon of the Hidden Realm because I love being able to blink cards with "enters the battlefield" abilities, and Y'shtola is not only able to blink twice every turn, but she also doubles any other "end of turn" effects that trigger as well