strixhaven mtg cards Embrace the Paradox | Secrets of Commander is one of the most popular formats in Magic JP - Opt - Strixhaven:

We just saw Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin get printed in Mach of the Machine: The Aftermath and it turns out that in the end, the card did not work with Rakdos Charm the way we wanted it to

(2026-01-27) To have two commanders, both must have appropriate partner abilities as the game begins

Peak Value: $3,000$5,000 USD (est.) (PSA 9) Why It's Valuable: The most iconic creature from Magic's first expansion, Arabian Nights

This card can be rather slow, but if you can protect it or dump a bunch of counters on it quickly (Angelfire Ignition is one of my favorite cards for that), you have an aggressive nightmare for your opponents to deal with

I wouldnt say that Torrential Gearhulk is a one-hit wonder as much as it needs a little time to see the waters calm before it starts popping up in large numbers again