Magic: The Gathering – Our favorite Ixalan Commons in each color
Green
Red’s gonna be Red, and Green’s gonna be Green. This is when the big boys take over, and 6/6 trample for six mana is oh-so Green. I like how this card is Common but Carnage Tyrant is Mythic. They’re almost the same, but Hexproof, counter-proof, and that extra point of power makes all the difference, I guess. Still take as many of these as you need in a green ramp deck.
ROAR! Use your Colossal Dreadmaws and just destroy enemies at instant speed with this classic Green removal spell. Strong stuff, especially in the Dinosaur deck.
This card looks like a lot of fun. By itself, it is a 3/3 hexproof for four mana, which is fine. With something else, it is a 2/2 hexproof with the chance to boost something stronger, like a Dreadmaw or another Merfolk, and that’s solid. That’s a solid card I support all the way.
In a VERY niche Sultai (Blue, Black, Green) deck I’m dying to try, this can be an efficient “Tron†card, taking advantage of Auras like Mark of the Vampire and One With the Wind to become a 5/5, 7/7, or even 9/9 flying, hexproof, lifelink BOMB. Not efficient, but I think this is my favorite niche deck in Ixalan.
Explore is like Bluetooth in that it makes everything better, even though this is a Green card. 0/3 and draw a card OR 1/4 and “scry†into the graveyard. Can’t get enough of these.
I REALLY wanted to pick Ancient Brontodon, but with cards like Contract Killing, Hijack, and Captivating Crew floating around, it seems like thie biggest mistake just waiting to happen. Instead, go for this solid little dude. Decent attacker, stronger blocker that is able to take down wimpy White and Blue flyers, and a nice price tag. I’m good for this.
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Artifact
I wasn’t going to do Common artifacts since they are usually kind of bad, but Ixalan has one that is worth checking out.
Equipment with a conditional free attachment price are no joke. Inventor’s Goggles was really strong in Kaladesh, and this will be even more powerful in an aggressive Pirate deck. I realize that Wizards of the Coast can’t make solid artifacts at Common anymore, and you might overlook this because of it. However, that would be a mistake.
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