The protection goes even further since it shields you with protection and an immobile life total
It wasnt until a Secret Lair reprint only a month ago did we get a new interpretation of Memnarch (albeit in Wild West sheriff garb) that shows off exactly where the up here is when he says my eyes are up here. At least no one mistook him for a bird I guess
This is good in two decks: those interested in tons of enters triggers, and decks in a meta swamped with damage-based removal like Blasphemous Act and Star of Extinction
Final Fantasy Crystals Final Fantasy introduced a cycle of 4-mana artifacts with cost reduction, a static ability, and an activated ability: Though some Crystals are stronger than the others, each is broadly playable, especially in mono-colored decks that make the most use of the cost reduction
though it's worth noting that most listings are drastically overpriced
The black in its color identity has kept it from playing a role in dedicated defender decks (which are generally Bant) up to now, but with Tarkir Dragonstorm, a new color combination has opened up the archetype to several new cards
