Under the Radar - Niambi, Esteemed Speaker

<h6 style="text-align: right;">(Teferi, Hero of Dominaria| Art by <a href="https://www.rallisart.com/">Chris Rallis</a>)</h6>
<h1>Black is Magic</h1>
Welcome readers to a very special article here on EDHREC. I’m Joshua, also known as Princeofbieltan on the internet. While you might be expecting a Preview Review article or a set review piece from me, today, I am honoured and privileged to present this Black History Month article to you.
Magic: The Gathering, a game that transcends boundaries, whether that's the different planes that make up the multiverse and the myriad people who live in them. Or whether that's the fact that Magic brings people together from all backgrounds like no other. Within this multiverse, there exists a place for each of us. As we approach the momentous occasion of Magic’s 100th Expansion, Outlaws at Thunder Junction (Can you believe it?), it’s crucial to recognize that diversity has not always been a constant throughout the multiverse’s existence. As Magic has moved forward through the decades, Wizards of the Coast have been embracing diversity and prioritizing inclusion within their recent sets. More and more people of underrepresented backgrounds feel represented within the game of Magic, and that leads to more happy faces down at the local game store. 
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Magic’s diversity is woven from myriad threads: characters, planes, and cultures that come alive within the game. But it’s not just the fictional realms that contribute to this rich tapestry. It’s also the players themselves—individuals who bring their unique cultural brilliance to the table during game nights. As we celebrate Black History Month in America, EDHREC extends warm wishes to all and I’ve reached out to some of the wonderful Black creators in the Magic community to join me in sharing which cards and art mean the most to them. 
I'm sure you can't wait to see some of our very special guests, so let’s dive in and celebrate the Black community in Magic: The Gathering.
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<h2>TeferiMagic</h2>
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First on our list is <a href="https://twitter.com/TeferiMagic">TeferiMagic</a>. Teferi wears many hats (or, carries many staffs) - he is an accomplished cosplayer, a wonderful ambassador for the game, and occasionally a mysterious figure known as <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Mastermind Plum" href="#" target="_blank">Mastermind Plum</a>. But what does Teferi hold dear? Let’s find out which magic card is closest to his heart. His favorite card, his muse, is none other than <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Hero of Dominaria" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Hero of Dominaria</a>. And the art that graces it? Well, you guessed it—it’s Teferi himself.
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This may not come as a surprise but the iconic art for <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Hero of Dominaria" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Hero of Dominaria</a> is my favorite. It served as primary inspiration for the costume and fuel for portraying the character. The epic vista and welcoming but imperious pose speak volumes. Get on Teferi’s level! A wonderful return to the spotlight for a Black legacy character that feels fleshed out over well…Time.
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<li>TeferiMagic, on <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Hero of Dominaria" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Hero of Dominaria</a>, Art by <a href="https://www.rallisart.com/">Chris Rallis </a></li>
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J: Teferi, Hero of Dominaria is a card that has been playable across formats since it was printed, seeing particular play in Standard and Pioneer as well as some play in Commander within planeswalker themed decks. I agree with Teferi here; when I opened my own copy of the iconic planeswalker in 2018 while opening Dominaria with my friends, there was no question that Teferi was a hero, and a hero that we could all aspire to. 
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<h2>Ced, of One More Mana </h2>
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Secondly we have Ced from <a href="https://twitter.com/ManaSquad">One More Mana</a>. You might know Ced from his time at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUIl8-je2is&amp;list=PLvqw7t0kbGX8hE9-WICEe8Q_RQ16HUUjS&amp;index=25">Tolarian Community College</a>, or from his content on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OneMoreMana">Youtube</a> helping you identify the top ‘BRUH’ cards from recent sets. Ced’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OneMoreMana">videos</a> are impeccable, with presentation and humour showing us all how to have fun while we’re playing EDH. I reached out to Ced to see what card art really brought him joy, and this is what he had to say: 
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Hi Josh! Thank you for reaching out. This is Ced. The card I will talk about is <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi&#039;s Protection|SLD|164" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi&#039;s Protection</a> from the Secret Lair Drop. This image by Kieran Yanner warmed my heart enormously in a way that I did not EVER expect from a game piece that I enjoy as a hobby. I play Magic: the Gathering, specifically Commander, for the creative game states and fun conversations with friends, not the art. However, this art debuted a year after my daughter was born and it emulates the joy and magic that little girl makes me feel daily.
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- Ced, on <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi’s Protection|SLD|164" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi’s Protection</a> Art by <a href="https://www.kieranyanner.com/">Kieran Yanner</a>
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J: While <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Hero of Dominaria" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Hero of Dominaria</a> is a little more of a multiformat card, <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi&#039;s Protection|SLD|164" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi&#039;s Protection</a> is a card that is iconic within the commander format. In this art by Kieran Yanner, Teferi is depicted playing with his daughter Niambi, who makes an appearance on many cards herself. It’s very easy to see how this card could speak so much to Ced as a new father, and it shows that when you see yourself in Magic, it doesn’t have to be as a warrior, a general or a mighty wizard. You can be cooler than that, you can be a Dad. 
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<h2>Avery</h2>
 
 
J: Our next guest contributor is Avery, also known as <a href="https://twitter.com/averusfinch">AverusFinch</a> on the internet. When Avery isn’t taking names in games of Commander or Tekken, you’ll find him speaking up on Black rights. He’s an avid charity champion who supports LGBTQIA+ rights. He has contributed and guested on several fundraising events for trans rights and combating anti LGBTQIA+ legislation. 
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Avery had two cards to talk about today, the first is <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Danitha Capashen, Paragon" href="#" target="_blank">Danitha Capashen, Paragon</a>. 
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It took me a while to realize the genius of Danitha. She’s an uncommon legendary creature so she’s easy to overlook, but as a person who tends to play lawful good characters in RPGs, she’s right up my alley. The fact that she has first strike, vigilance, lifelink and reduces the cost of casting equipment is reminiscent of a righteous, oathsworn paladin that is rarely depicted as a black person OR a woman. I truly appreciate this design. 
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- Avery, on <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Danitha Capashen, Paragon" href="#" target="_blank">Danitha Capashen, Paragon</a>, Art by <a href="https://www.rallisart.com/">Chris Rallis</a>
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On <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Théoden, King of Rohan" href="#" target="_blank">Théoden, King of Rohan</a> I was down with Théoden from the first moment he was revealed. Here we have one of the most iconic characters of Lord of the Rings and he looks like me. Solidly built. Long gray locs and full gray beard. Black. Despite enduring interactions with some of the most heinous individuals alive on Twitter for expressing my excitement for both Théoden and Aragorn’s design, I count it as a blessing in disguise, because I forged bonds with some of the coolest people I’d never imagined myself playing with regularly. It’s always the gathering that’s first and foremost for me.
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- Avery, on <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Théoden, King of Rohan" href="#" target="_blank">Théoden, King of Rohan</a> Art by Kieran Yanner
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J: It was fair to say that when the Universes Beyond The Lord of the Rings: Tales from Middle-earth set dropped last year, it ruffled a few feathers of a small but vocal minority within the player base. At the same time, it echoed and resonated with lots of Black fans of The Lord of the Rings (Pop over to Commander's Herald if you'd like to <a href="https://commandersherald.com/the-return-of-the-king-representation-and-race-in-middle-earth/">read about that</a>) Avery’s tale of harassment over being excited for more diverse depictions of characters within the LOTR universe isn’t something he was alone in experiencing. It’s as saddening to read now as it was back then, but Avery was able to fight for what he believed in under pressure and formed long-lasting and wonderful connections with awesome Magic players. 
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<h2>Blackneto of TabletopJocks </h2>
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Next we have a man who needs no introduction, <a href="https://twitter.com/tabletopjocks">Blackneto</a>, aka <a href="https://twitter.com/blackneto_">Joe Johnson Jr.</a> Creator and Host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TabletopJocks">TabletopJocks</a>
 Joe had the time to meet with me and kick it before his busy schedule of hosting at MagicCon Chicago. Even with a no doubt incredible show to put on, he still had time to chat. So we spoke about what mattered most to him in Magic and Magic art, that I might capture his words to share with you all. So this is <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Samut, Voice of Dissent" href="#" target="_blank">Samut, Voice of Dissent</a> by BlackNeto 
Samut is a card that means a lot to Joe: 
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Samut is always portrayed in dynamic action poses. She consistently occupies the forefront of the image and demands your attention, whether Samut is engaged in solitary combat or leading an entire community.
She embodies a multifaceted persona: a community icon who possesses both healing grace and unyielding strength. Samut’s thoughtfulness is matched only by her unwavering decisiveness, solidifying her status as a powerful figure and an exemplar of Black womanhood.
Joe, with keen insight, draws parallels between Samut and his own mother. When Joe’s mother enters a room, she exudes intelligence, education, confidence, and sheer power. Despite not towering over others in physical stature, her presence makes her seem ten feet tall to Joe. She was an indomitable force in any space. This same essence resonates in characters like Samut, and empowers Joe both on and off the table. It's not hard to see why Joe as a host and community leader, could take such inspiration from Samut, and see homage to his own upbringing.
Driven by this passion, Joe has meticulously crafted his own Samut deck, pouring his heart and soul into its design. Rigorously tested and passionately honed. You can catch glimpses of this labor of love on his YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TabletopJocks">Tabletop Jocks</a>. Whether facing off against fellow community members or throwing down at MagicCons and even at his own event dedicated to Black excellence in MTG: The Cookout, Joe invites anyone to face Samut’s power on the game table. But beware—this game is no game for the faint-hearted, as Joe's Samut deck shows no mercy! 
 
 - Blackneto on Samut, Voice of Dissent Art by <a href="https://aleksi.artstation.com/">Aleksi Briclot</a>
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<h2>Joshua (Princeofbieltan) of EDHREC </h2>
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Finally, there’s me. Well, I started this article so I might as well finish it. I didn’t have to think hard with this one because there’s one card that means more to me than any other, and it’s <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Path of Ancestry|SLD|250" href="#" target="_blank">Path of Ancestry</a>. <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Path of Ancestry|SLD|250" href="#" target="_blank">Path of Ancestry</a> speaks deeply to me and many others. This art came as part of a Secret Lair entitled Black is Magic. This art by Julio Reyna depicts a child sitting on a bed with a book. Upon reading this book, the child is surrounded by a wondrous dreamscape. 
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There’s a lot of onus on Black people to take ownership and learn about their own past, often teaching ourselves. It’s typically something that isn’t part of the school curriculum if you grew up in a country that your parents or grandparents settled in and there’s nothing quite as powerful as doing so. These stories are told down through books, bedtime stories and conversations with our families while they are still with us. Each contributing to a myriad picture of the legacy left to you, knowing that you exist as a part of two worlds and you carry the best of them both with you every day. Despite how you arrived at your destination. 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Princeofbieltan on <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Path of Ancestry|SLD|250" href="#" target="_blank">Path of Ancestry</a>, by <a href="https://www.artstation.com/hencid">Julio Reyna</a></li>
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<h2>Phasing Out</h2>
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Thank you so much for reading, we appreciate every minute of it. We’d like to thank our guest contributors today for speaking to me at length on the things that made you happy and allowing me to share them with the Magic community on your behalf. Thank you to TeferiMagic, Ced, Avery and Joe. Please follow them using the links throughout this article. If you’d like to keep up with me too, you can do so here on <a href="https://twitter.com/PrinceofBielTan">Twitter</a> and here on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0BZvcpmLomA-z0FLjqM8A">Youtube</a>.
We’d love to hear from you in the comments too. Let us know about the art that means a lot to you. Magic is made a better game for having every one of us in it, and this Black History Month we’ve been proud to showcase the impact of positive depictions of Black characters in our favourite game on our community. 
 
Keep it real! 
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<h3>Read more:</h3>
<a href="https://commandersherald.com/the-return-of-the-king-representation-and-race-in-middle-earth/">The Return of the King: Representation and Race in Middle-earth</a>

The Best Black Characters in Magic -  A Black History Month Community Celebration

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<h1>Would U let me be your commander?</h1>
The question of planeswalkers as commanders has been brought up in Magic discourse an infinite number of times. People say it would kill EDH as a format, and others say it will do nothing but give more options to an endless pool of commanders. I believe the truth is somewhere in the middle. My name is Nick, and the seventh installment of Myth Realized will cover Azorius (blue, white) cards and how they would each ruin (or not ruin) your favorite 100-card singleton format.
If you have stuck around with me till this article, then you know what cards to look out for in this color combination. If not, check out the individual articles I did on both <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/myth-realized-what-if-any-planeswalker-could-be-your-commander/">white</a> and <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/myth-realized-what-if-any-planeswalker-could-be-your-commander-blue-pt-1/">blue</a> to see the cards I've shouted out before in these colors.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dovin, Architect of Law" href="#" target="_blank">Dovin, Architect of Law</a>  - 4WU</li>
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This is one of the better Planeswalker Deck planeswalkers that we have seen up till this point. It does cost six mana, but it has abilities you want to see on a planeswalker, especially in these colors. Drawing cards, gaining life, and locking down a single creature or an entire opponent's board gives you a lot of decisions. I would not be embarrassed to have this as my commander, but I feel this would be an annoying and tiresome deck to play against. Dovin would be very good friends with <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Ghostly Prison" href="#" target="_blank">Ghostly Prison</a> and <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Propaganda" href="#" target="_blank">Propaganda</a>.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dovin Baan" href="#" target="_blank">Dovin Baan</a> - 2WU</li>
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Similar to one of his other versions, Baan would be a very serviceable planeswalker to lead a deck. The tradeoff for this Dovin is less mana to cast, but less starting loyalty. A bonus is the "lockdown" ability, which is a +1 this time. I think this Dovin is better since if you are able to ultimate this, you get a one-sided <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Winter Orb" href="#" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a>. Sadly, counter-doubling cards paired with Planeswalkers do not get you an immediate ultimate, but in UW (blue, white) there are plenty of ways to make it to one more turn around the table.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dovin, Hand of Control" href="#" target="_blank">Dovin, Hand of Control</a> - 2W or 2U</li>
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A fitting name since most of the cards that end up in your opponent's hand are going to be stranded there thanks to Dovin. I think the passive ability on this card is why you would want to run it in your command zone. Doing their best impression of <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Grand Arbiter Augustin IV" href="#" target="_blank">Grand Arbiter Augustin IV</a>, this would be a similar style of deck.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Narset Transcendent" href="#" target="_blank">Narset Transcendent</a> - 2WU</li>
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This card is a powerhouse planeswalker. Only four mana and a massive six loyalty to start out with is crazy. Narset features a +1 that lets you get the top card off your deck more often than not (as long as you build right) and a -2 that can make a good spell great by letting you cast it the next turn, thanks to rebound. I have gotten this card to ultimate before, and it is one of the most guaranteed ways to end a game. Locking your opponents to only casting creatures when you have a UW deck, a color combination known for dealing with creatures as its favorite pastime, does not look good for your opponents. I would imagine this card would see a big uptick in play if it were legal to lead a deck.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Niko Aris" href="#" target="_blank">Niko Aris</a> - XWUU</li>
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One of the most interesting planeswalkers out there and one of the hardest to evaluate. I have talked before about planeswalkers with abilities that do not mesh together to form a game plan. Niko suffers from this same idea. There are a lot of things that can be done with this card. You can reuse enter-the battlefield (ETB) triggers with its +1, make tokens off its cast and its -1, and kill a tapped creature if you draw the right amount of cards. Unless you can find a way to maximize the Shard tokens this card can make, you're going to run this card because you like the character more than the abilities they were given.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Space Beleren" href="#" target="_blank">Space Beleren</a> - 2WU</li>
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I know what you are going to say. "Nick, this is an un-card; why are you wasting our time with it?" Because the card is legal in the format and, honestly, might be super fun as a commander. This card does something unique by dividing the battlefield into three zones and then having its abilities do things to zones of your choice. Thoughts on un-cards aside, I think this would be a very interesting UW creatures-matter commander, and that is not something often seen in these colors. Bonus if you want to get really weird with this card and slap <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Luxior, Giada&#039;s Gift" href="#" target="_blank">Luxior, Giada&#039;s Gift</a> on it.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Hero of Dominaria" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Hero of Dominaria</a> - 3WU</li>
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Strong. Dominant. Format defining. Hated. These words are often used to describe Teferi, and this card is one of the reasons why. One of the most UW cards to ever exist. A +1 that can draw you into action and give you the mana to cast it or untap a utility land. A minus ability that is both removal and a way people have avoided milling out on their path to victory. Finally, one of the most back-breaking ultimates ever. A guaranteed commander if it was legal, and a very good one at that.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Timebender" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Timebender</a> - 4WU</li>
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So Azorius cards might have gotten the "best" Planeswalker Deck planeswalkers we have seen so far. Much like the first card in this article, six mana is up there in cost, but this card is all about gaining you advantage. The ability to untap an artifact and a creature can lead to all forms of combo potential. Any card that can let you take an extra turn is always viable, so having that out of the command zone is welcomed.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Time Raveler" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Time Raveler</a> - 1WU</li>
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One of the best passive abilities ever seen on a planeswalker. This is also a callback to his non-planeswalker version <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir</a>. Another callback is the ability this card has to let you cast sorceries at instant speed, and if you have never cast <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Wrath of God" href="#" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a> during your opponent's combat step, you have never lived. The -3 does put this card into the danger zone of dying to a stiff breeze, but bouncing almost any nonland permanent you or an opponent has and drawing a card is often worth it. If all of this was not good enough, three mana makes this card come down early and lets you possibly have it come down often.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset</a> - 2WU</li>
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I underrated this card when it first came out. I looked at the words on this card and laughed. Then I got smashed by this card in 1v1 formats and realized sometimes I am bad at magic. This Teferi is a solid roleplayer type of card. Untapping three different cards you control (or tapping three of your opponent's cards) and gaining two life on a +1 lets Teferi stay on the board for a long time. Getting to have the best of your top three cards and clear unwanted cards allows for a lot of selection. Now, the ultimate on this card does not look "game-winning", but there is a reason that cards like <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Seedborn Muse" href="#" target="_blank">Seedborn Muse</a> and the banned <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Prophet of Kruphix" href="#" target="_blank">Prophet of Kruphix</a> are/were considered must-kill threats by many. The benefit to Teferi is that if you get to its -7, you get an emblem, which cannot be killed. Plus, unlike Seedborn and Prophet, you get to draw a card as well. This card slows sunsets and slows down Commander pods when it gets to lead a deck.
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<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Venser, the Sojourner" href="#" target="_blank">Venser, the Sojourner</a> - 3WU</li>
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The reason that Karn is able to planeswalk. Lore aside, I have always liked this card, and I will defend myself and say it is with good reason. This is often seen in blink decks thanks to its +2 ability. Like <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Space Beleren" href="#" target="_blank">Space</a>, this is another UW planeswalker that cares about creatures. Low loyalty and a five-mana value casting cost makes getting to the -8 emblem tricky but rewarding, since you are almost certain to win the game when every spell you cast comes with a free exile. The first two abilities look strange on the same card, but I will say that designers were playing the long game knowing that Venser was just waiting to get a hold of <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Luxior, Giada&#039;s Gift" href="#" target="_blank">Luxior, Giada&#039;s Gift</a>, or to get animated with <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sarkhan the Masterless" href="#" target="_blank">Sarkhan the Masterless</a>alongside other planeswalker friends. They gave Venser the ability to grant unblockable, I suspect, with the knowledge of foresight. Another potential option for a blink commander or another option of the ever-growing UW creatures-matter archetype being discovered in this article.
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<h3>Wrap Up</h3>
Azorius has a reputation for being a hard-control color combination in the game. Years of counterspells and wrath effects preventing players prone to entering the combat step pull their hair out in disgust at what is sitting across the table from them. The planeswalkers available in this color combination do not shy away from this fully, but they might tone it down a bit. Would <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi, Time Raveler" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi, Time Raveler</a> need to be banned? What about <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Narset Transcendent" href="#" target="_blank">Narset Transcendent</a>? Anything is possible, after all.
I think these cards would fit into the same realm as many of the currently available commanders in this color. <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Grand Arbiter Augustin IV" href="#" target="_blank">Grand Arbiter Augustin IV</a> and <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Lavinia, Azorius Renegade" href="#" target="_blank">Lavinia, Azorius Renegade</a> certainly could be argued as more oppressive than anything in the list above, but the majority does not seem to be calling for either of those cards' heads. Many of these cards would be strong, and there would be people who would build a deck with them. However, the vast majority of players will all, without talking to one another, decide they would rather not build decks around these cards, much like many of the overpowered options in Commander out there.
Azorius aside, join me with my next article, where we go over the sneakiest of all the two-color combinations: Dimir.

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