Loran of the Third Path
MKC · rare · Released 2024-02-09
Power
brawl
tier-1Strong staple
commander
tier-1Strong staple
Tier shown as baseline → best-case (in its ideal shell).
Derived from the 7 atoms below.
over
above rate
standalone
meaningful alone
modular
fits anywhere
scales
scales up
flexible
multiple modes
broad
broadly useful
fragile
easily answered
Commander Bracket
Not yet bracketed (or genuinely unplaceable).
Archetypes
positive:
controlmidrangedeath-and-taxes
negative:
group-hugstax-prison
Roles
removal-artifactremoval-enchantmentrepeatable-card-drawetb-trigger
Risks
gives-opp-cardremoval-magnet
Mechanics
—
Typal
synergy:
human
anti:
—
Structural
triggered-abilityactivated-ability
Rationale
3cmc 2/1 vigilance Human Artificer — ETB destroys up to one artifact or enchantment; tap ability draws a card for you and target opponent. Solid white utility creature combining conditional removal with repeatable (but symmetry-taxed) card draw, making it a staple in white midrange/control and death-and-taxes. The tap draw actively conflicts with stax-prison (fuels opponents) and group-hug already provides resources freely, making Loran's "tax" framing awkward there. Gives opp a card on each activation is a notable risk in competitive contexts.
Popularity
- EDHREC rank: #357