Also, if you have the choice, putting down a lock piece before a threat is almost always right
The key here is making sure your commander survives long enough, and that's what Force of WillForce of Will, Force of NegationForce of Negation, and Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship are for
Thematically, it's a quick snapshot at one of Final Fantasy s most beloved stories, with all the right story beats in place
Nowadays, we have a million different card treatments and foil types, and while some might find it to be a bit much, I absolutely live for it
However, Izzet Phoenix is the opposite the deck does everything it can to keep up for the first few turns and not fall too far behind, before just burying you with multiple Treasure Cruises and setting up Galvanic Iteration with Temporal Trespass
There is no limitation to this, and the player can pick any villain character their opponent has in play and immediately banish them, meaning an extremely buffed-up villain can be done away with in a single action