If a creature you control has a mana ability with in the cost, activating that ability while casting a spell with convoke will result in the creature being tapped before you pay the spell's costs
Blue is the most common pairing for the preliminary Pirate decks, given that one-drop Siren Stormtamer serves as an excellent way to push damage through (thanks for Fell Flagship and flying), turn on raid, and protect critical Pirates (like a Kitesail Freebooter keeping Settle the Wreckage locked away mid-combat)
Its clear why these cards have become so popular and highly sought after: Their powerful design and utility brings a competitive element to the game that keeps everyone on their toes
For Yshtola, it came down to a mix of popularity of the character as well as being a spellcaster, her story and character development offered a wide range of abilities and moments to pull from to lead the deck
My tuning experience is with a saxophone, so Im going to continue
(2022-04-29) Casualty N means As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power N or greater. and When you cast this spell, if a casualty cost was paid for it, copy it