New standard cards were also revealed, showcasing the deep integration of Final Fantasy lore into MTG mechanics: Choco, Seeker of Shangri-La (from Final Fantasy 9): A powerful Chocobo Commander card, surprising even Ichikawa, who noted its historical parallels with Magic: The Gatherings Birds of Paradise
Dance of the Elements Throw everything you've got at the enemy with Ashling's light guiding the way, summoning massive Elementals at a discount with splashy battlefield entry effects
White is getting hooked up this year, and Im here for it
For the most part, Memory Plunder acts as a four-mana wildcard
It didn't take long for Magic: The Gathering's Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths to yield its first ban-worthy card, though, as Lutri, the Spellchaser was banned in Commander for its obvious power level in the format