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Into the Vault: Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

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&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspJapanese history, Samurai, Ninja, Anime. These topics have intrigued me for so long. As an anime fan, I’ve watched my fair share of shounen shows such as Naruto, Akame Ga Kill and Demon Slayer. What if there is a way for us to bring them to Magic the Gathering and specifically Commander. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Yuriko, is a legendary human ninja whose identity is shrouded in mystery. One things for sure, she inspires hope among the weak and terror to the mighty. This is the new commander that a friend of mine (Ryan Salvador III) has chosen as his first commander. He is hopeful that he can wield her and use her as a weapon to debase the powerful and bring aid to the oppressed and afflicted. I just hope I am not one of those powerful commander players. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&n

Into the Vault: Kenrith, The Returned King

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp It’s been awhile since Throne of Eldraine has landed and we’ve only been able to talk about Chulane and the plethora of creatures and spells he brings to the table. It looks like card advantage is the name of the game with Eldraine. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Card advantage can take on many forms and one legendary creature comes with so many abilities that it may even replace the top tier duo of Thrasios and Tymna in the Competitive Commander meta. The Commander &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp In the plane where Grimm’s Fairy Tales meet Arthurian Legends, lives a young and talented man chosen as one of the two candidates to quest for the high rulership. Finally finishing his quest after so long, he is now crowned as the undisputed high