It is what happens when your cards are good
This recent round of previews showed off some versions of Tifa, Kain from Final Fantasy IV, Squall, Rinoa, and Angelo from VIII, Zidane (with one version being an alternate for competitive powerhouse Ragavan), and Vivi, and even a couple of versions of Firion from the divisive second entry
Shadowblood Ridge
Protection & Clarity Why it Matters for MTG: Low-quality materials can be foggy, obscuring your card art (especially foils and mythics) and reducing visibility
The strategy might vary, such as repeatedly reanimating Songs of the Damned with Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed, or getting extra turns with Time Sieve
This version elevates the character into a commander figure, providing a structural centerpiece that allows a previously unplayable theme to flourish