One of the things that stands out to me about this cycle is how all of the talismans stand on their own except for the Talisman of Progress which is depicted in front of a bookshelf
Synergy is more important than combos
Nicol Bolas One of the original Elder Dragons that gave the EDH format its name and the main villain in Magics story for quite some time
If Taigam is killed in response to you casting a spell, the ability will still trigger and your spell will gain rebound if Taigam attacked
Number 215 Language English Legal Formats Commander, Legacy, Modern, Vintage Not Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Pauper, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless Rulings (10/1/2009) You don't choose the exiled cards until Mirror of Fate's ability resolves