His ability to prevent opponents from casting spells at instant speed shuts down many strategies, while his ability to bounce permanents and draw cards makes him a powerful advantage engine
While not the best dual lands in MTG for all situations, they provide exceptional turn-one consistency for decks with asymmetric color requirements
These, however, were limited to just 100 of each, and that combined with the power of these cards has made them pricey indeed
My verdict: The Sapphire & Steel Deck is best for duelists who prefer a defense-heavy, resource-driven playstyle that wins through stability and strength
Y'shtola, Night's BlessedY'shtola, Night's Blessed is its face commander, while G'raha Tia, Scion RebornG'raha Tia, Scion Reborn is the featured commander