Exploring the Eclipse! Early Lorwyn Standouts
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Key Points:
- Lorwyn Eclipsed is expected to significantly impact Standard, with the completion of the shock land cycle improving mana bases and enabling more stable three-color decks like Abzan, boosting archetypes such as Golgari.
- New planeswalkers Ajani, Outland Chaperone and Oko, Lorwyn Liege offer versatile options, with Ajani enhancing token-based midrange decks through token generation and removal, while Oko provides flexible board control and potential for rapid ultimates.
- The set introduces powerful creatures and spells like Eirdu/Isilu for Aristocrats strategies, the Evoke Elementals cycle with strong modal effects (notably Deceit for Dimir Midrange), and Catharsis as a potential Boros fin
