There are plenty of low mana value creatures that have deathtouch, which allows you to start distributing poison counters early on
Aerith giving all your other Legendary creatures counters represents her death galvanizing the party to complete their quest
While I do believe there is room, particularly in a game like this, for strange, out-of-pocket worlds that do not necessarily fit the same aesthetic , I would rather those sets be unique and something new, rather than a franchise grab
These include Coiling Oracle, Skyserpent Seeker, and Sakura-Tribe Elder
I couldnt have imagined a more nuanced and enlightening interview than this one with Rob to kick off the festivities

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