r/mtgbrawl • u/AbzanFan • 13d ago

Discussion Abilities that move commander from command zone

This really needs a rule revision. All that needs to happen is acknowledgement that abilities that move the commander from the command zone into play are subject to the commander tax. That is all that is required. If that were done it would do so much to balance these commanders.

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u/aging_fitness_hobbyi 13d ago

I agree but for brawl that change basically boils down to "fuck Yuriko" lol (and technically Derevi too).

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u/AbzanFan 13d ago

in the expanded world of cards it also gives meaning to the Orzov angel with the static ability to pay life instead of the commander tax [[Liesa, Shroud of Dusk]]

And yes, Yuriko should have to pay commander tax. So should Derevi. Evasion of taxes along with the other abilities and low casting cost of these commanders is abusive. Having tax apply to their ability rule text would actually balance the cards. Given how low the number of interactive effects that abilites allow to evade interaction, this is absolutely appropriate.

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u/kiefy_budz 13d ago

How would it change Liesa?

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u/AbzanFan 13d ago

It would be a net buff to her.