Adam Haggerty's Companion Cube
 
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Approx. Value:
$400.15

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Avg. CMC 4.5
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Main Deck - 32 cards, 32 distinct
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Name  Edition $ Type Cost
Rarity Color
Creature (32)
1 Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
$0.12 Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
1 Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
$0.14 Legendary Creature - Human Knight
1 Ascendant Evincar
$1.03 Legendary Creature - Phyrexian Vampire Noble
1 Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
$0.05 Legendary Creature - Human Advisor
1 Basandra, Battle Seraph
$1.90 Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Bosh, Iron Golem
$0.10 Legendary Artifact Creature - Golem
1 Darien, King of Kjeldor
$3.07 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Doran, the Siege Tower
$1.46 Legendary Creature - Treefolk Shaman
1 Fblthp, the Lost
$0.18 Legendary Creature - Homunculus
1 Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
$0.67 Legendary Creature - Bear
1 Intet, the Dreamer
$0.39 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Jodah, Archmage Eternal
$0.47 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Jori En, Ruin Diver
$0.66 Legendary Creature - Merfolk Wizard
1 Josu Vess, Lich Knight
$0.23 Legendary Creature - Zombie Knight
1 Jugan, the Rising Star
$0.32 Legendary Creature - Dragon Spirit
1 Keiga, the Tide Star
$1.27 Legendary Creature - Dragon Spirit
1 Kess, Dissident Mage
$1.59 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Kwende, Pride of Femeref
$0.04 Legendary Creature - Human Knight
1 Kykar, Wind's Fury
$0.36 Legendary Creature - Bird Wizard
1 Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
$0.54 Legendary Creature - Zombie Minotaur Warrior
1 Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
$0.47 Legendary Creature - Elder Dragon
1 Pia Nalaar
$0.10 Legendary Creature - Human Artificer
1 Prime Speaker Vannifar
$2.12 Legendary Creature - Elf Ooze Wizard
1 Rakdos, the Showstopper
$1.97 Legendary Creature - Demon
1 Roon of the Hidden Realm
$0.28 Legendary Creature - Rhino Soldier
1 Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
$0.41 Legendary Creature - Naga Shaman
1 Sigarda, Heron's Grace
$0.53 Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Storrev, Devkarin Lich
$0.32 Legendary Creature - Zombie Elf Wizard
1 Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
$0.11 Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
1 Ulrich of the Krallenhorde // Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha
$2.71 Legendary Creature - Human Werewolf // Legendary Creature - Werewolf
1 Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
$1.48 Legendary Creature - Elder Dragon
1 Zur the Enchanter
$1.29 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
Sideboard - 231 cards, 231 distinct
Name  Edition $ Type Cost
Rarity Color
Creature (179)
1 Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
$0.08 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Akim, the Soaring Wind
$0.29 Legendary Creature - Bird Dinosaur
1 Akiri, Line-Slinger
$2.28 Legendary Creature - Kor Soldier Ally
1 Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
$0.22 Legendary Creature - Spirit Soldier
1 Anafenza, the Foremost
$0.86 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Anax and Cymede
$0.20 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Arcades, the Strategist
$6.00 Legendary Creature - Elder Dragon
1 Arcanis the Omnipotent
$0.30 Legendary Creature - Wizard
1 Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier
$4.33 Legendary Creature - Angel // Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Atemsis, All-Seeing
$0.27 Legendary Creature - Sphinx
1 Avacyn, Guardian Angel
$0.74 Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
$0.87 Legendary Creature - Kor Cleric
1 Azor, the Lawbringer
$1.46 Legendary Creature - Sphinx
1 Baird, Steward of Argive
$0.21 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Borborygmos
$0.28 Legendary Creature - Cyclops
1 Borborygmos Enraged
$0.43 Legendary Creature - Cyclops
1 Brion Stoutarm
$0.44 Legendary Creature - Giant Warrior
1 Captain Lannery Storm
$0.35 Legendary Creature - Human Pirate
1 Chainer, Nightmare Adept
$0.35 Legendary Creature - Human Minion
1 Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh // Chandra, Roaring Flame
$2.51 Legendary Creature - Human Shaman // Legendary Planeswalker - Chandra
1 Child of Alara
$1.83 Legendary Creature - Avatar
1 Chromium, the Mutable
$0.65 Legendary Creature - Elder Dragon
1 Cromat
$4.23 Legendary Creature - Illusion
1 Crosis, the Purger
$0.52 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Crovax, Ascendant Hero
$0.38 Legendary Creature - Human Noble
1 Damia, Sage of Stone
$4.68 Legendary Creature - Gorgon Wizard
1 Danitha Capashen, Paragon
$0.53 Legendary Creature - Human Knight
1 Darigaaz Reincarnated
$0.68 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Darigaaz, the Igniter
$1.86 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Daxos of Meletis
$0.14 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Dragonlord Ojutai
$0.65 Legendary Creature - Elder Dragon
1 Dromar, the Banisher
$2.70 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Elsha of the Infinite
$0.32 Legendary Creature - Djinn Monk
1 Ertai, the Corrupted
N/A Legendary Creature - Phyrexian Human Wizard
1 Etrata, the Silencer
$0.46 Legendary Creature - Vampire Assassin
1 Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch
$0.27 Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
1 Garna, the Bloodflame
$0.07 Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
1 Gerrard Capashen
$0.49 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero
$0.23 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Golos, Tireless Pilgrim
$1.20 Legendary Artifact Creature - Scout
1 Gonti, Lord of Luxury
$0.22 Legendary Creature - Aetherborn Rogue
1 Grand Warlord Radha
$0.69 Legendary Creature - Elf Warrior
1 Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
$0.39 Legendary Creature - Goblin Rogue
1 Greven, Predator Captain
$0.30 Legendary Creature - Phyrexian Human Warrior
1 Grismold, the Dreadsower
$0.34 Legendary Creature - Troll Shaman
1 Grumgully, the Generous
$0.12 Legendary Creature - Goblin Shaman
1 Haktos the Unscarred
$0.09 Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
1 Hanna, Ship's Navigator
$0.46 Legendary Creature - Human Artificer
1 Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
$1.43 Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
1 Hixus, Prison Warden
$0.09 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Hokori, Dust Drinker
$1.65 Legendary Creature - Spirit
1 Hope of Ghirapur
$1.78 Legendary Artifact Creature - Thopter
1 Horobi, Death's Wail
$1.34 Legendary Creature - Spirit
1 Hythonia the Cruel
$0.34 Legendary Creature - Gorgon
1 Isamaru, Hound of Konda
$2.30 Legendary Creature - Dog
1 Isao, Enlightened Bushi
$0.94 Legendary Creature - Human Samurai
1 Isareth the Awakener
$0.11 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Ishkanah, Grafwidow
$2.71 Legendary Creature - Spider
1 Isperia, Supreme Judge
$0.21 Legendary Creature - Sphinx
1 Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
$0.65 Legendary Creature - Elf Shaman
1 Jalira, Master Polymorphist
$0.16 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Jareth, Leonine Titan
$0.40 Legendary Creature - Cat Giant
1 Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
$0.31 Legendary Creature - Human Spellshaper
1 Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge
$1.55 Legendary Creature - Vampire Wizard
1 Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
$6.27 Legendary Creature - Human Artificer
1 Judith, the Scourge Diva
$0.12 Legendary Creature - Human Shaman
1 Kaervek the Merciless
$0.33 Legendary Creature - Human Shaman
1 Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
$5.19 Legendary Creature - Vampire Warrior
1 Kami of the Crescent Moon
$4.66 Legendary Creature - Spirit
1 Karador, Ghost Chieftain
$0.44 Legendary Creature - Centaur Spirit
1 Karlov of the Ghost Council
$4.74 Legendary Creature - Spirit Advisor
1 Karn, Silver Golem
$14.84 Legendary Artifact Creature - Golem
1 Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
$0.33 Legendary Creature - Snake Wizard
1 Kazarov, Sengir Pureblood
$0.17 Legendary Creature - Vampire
1 Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
$0.24 Legendary Creature - Ogre Warrior
1 Kenrith, the Returned King
$1.39 Legendary Creature - Human Noble
1 King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
$0.55 Legendary Creature - Human Noble
1 Kokusho, the Evening Star
$22.71 Legendary Creature - Dragon Spirit
1 Kumano, Master Yamabushi
$0.30 Legendary Creature - Human Shaman
1 Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged
$3.06 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier // Legendary Planeswalker - Gideon
1 Lavinia of the Tenth
$0.23 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Lazav, the Multifarious
$0.51 Legendary Creature - Shapeshifter
1 Lieutenant Kirtar
$1.22 Legendary Creature - Bird Soldier
1 Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
$1.93 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Linvala, the Preserver
$0.35 Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Lord of Tresserhorn
$3.53 Legendary Creature - Zombie
1 Mageta the Lion
$0.98 Legendary Creature - Human Spellshaper
1 Malfegor
$0.43 Legendary Creature - Demon Dragon
1 Massacre Girl
$0.54 Legendary Creature - Human Assassin
1 Medomai the Ageless
$1.19 Legendary Creature - Sphinx
1 Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.13 Legendary Creature - Weird Wizard
1 Meloku the Clouded Mirror
$0.48 Legendary Creature - Moonfolk Wizard
1 Mikaeus, the Lunarch
$0.83 Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
1 Mina and Denn, Wildborn
$0.67 Legendary Creature - Elf Ally
1 Mirri the Cursed
$0.52 Legendary Creature - Vampire Cat
1 Mirri, Cat Warrior
$4.29 Legendary Creature - Cat Warrior
1 Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
$3.22 Legendary Creature - Cat Warrior
1 Mowu, Loyal Companion
$0.07 Legendary Creature - Dog
1 Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
$2.90 Legendary Creature - Elf Warrior
1 Neheb, the Eternal
$5.49 Legendary Creature - Zombie Minotaur Warrior
1 Nikya of the Old Ways
$0.22 Legendary Creature - Centaur Druid
1 Nin, the Pain Artist
$0.36 Legendary Creature - Vedalken Wizard
1 Numot, the Devastator
$2.41 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
$1.24 Legendary Creature - Dragon Spirit
1 Odric, Lunarch Marshal
$0.54 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Ojutai, Soul of Winter
$0.48 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Olivia Voldaren
$5.99 Legendary Creature - Vampire
1 Olivia, Mobilized for War
$0.80 Legendary Creature - Vampire Knight
1 Oros, the Avenger
$0.58 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
$0.13 Legendary Creature - Human Artificer
1 Phelddagrif
$8.27 Legendary Creature - Phelddagrif
1 Pianna, Nomad Captain
$0.65 Legendary Creature - Human Nomad
1 Polukranos, World Eater
$0.71 Legendary Creature - Hydra
1 Radha, Heir to Keld
$0.19 Legendary Creature - Elf Warrior
1 Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
$0.07 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Rakdos, Lord of Riots
$3.65 Legendary Creature - Demon
1 Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
$0.95 Legendary Creature - Elf Druid
1 Rayami, First of the Fallen
$0.22 Legendary Creature - Vampire
1 Reya Dawnbringer
$3.38 Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Rielle, the Everwise
$1.06 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Rith, the Awakener
$2.52 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
$0.65 Legendary Creature - Human Mutant
1 Ruhan of the Fomori
$2.03 Legendary Creature - Giant Warrior
1 Ryusei, the Falling Star
$0.93 Legendary Creature - Dragon Spirit
1 Saffi Eriksdotter
$1.85 Legendary Creature - Human Scout
1 Sedris, the Traitor King
$1.19 Legendary Creature - Zombie Warrior
1 Sephara, Sky's Blade
$1.15 Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Shalai, Voice of Plenty
$1.76 Legendary Creature - Angel
1 Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
$0.06 Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
1 Shattergang Brothers
$0.47 Legendary Creature - Goblin Artificer
1 Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
$0.14 Legendary Creature - Spirit
1 Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
$0.33 Legendary Creature - Human Monk
1 Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
$0.06 Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
1 Sisters of Stone Death
$0.48 Legendary Creature - Gorgon
1 Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
$0.24 Legendary Creature - Leviathan
1 Squee, Goblin Nabob
$0.20 Legendary Creature - Goblin
1 Squee, the Immortal
$0.29 Legendary Creature - Goblin
1 Stonebrow, Krosan Hero
$0.41 Legendary Creature - Centaur Warrior
1 Surrak Dragonclaw
$2.41 Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
1 Sygg, River Cutthroat
$3.50 Legendary Creature - Merfolk Rogue
1 Sygg, River Guide
$0.70 Legendary Creature - Merfolk Wizard
1 Taigam, Ojutai Master
$0.45 Legendary Creature - Human Monk
1 Talrand, Sky Summoner
$0.29 Legendary Creature - Merfolk Wizard
1 Tasigur, the Golden Fang
$0.21 Legendary Creature - Human Shaman
1 Tatyova, Benthic Druid
$0.24 Legendary Creature - Merfolk Druid
1 Teneb, the Harvester
$0.60 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
$0.17 Legendary Creature - Human Rogue
1 Teysa Karlov
$1.00 Legendary Creature - Human Advisor
1 Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
$0.34 Legendary Creature - Human Advisor
1 The Mimeoplasm
$0.53 Legendary Creature - Ooze
1 Thryx, the Sudden Storm
$0.20 Legendary Creature - Elemental Giant
1 Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
$0.06 Legendary Creature - Angel Artificer
1 Tolsimir, Friend to Wolves
$0.48 Legendary Creature - Elf Scout
1 Treva, the Renewer
$1.79 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Tsabo Tavoc
$0.98 Legendary Creature - Phyrexian Horror
1 Tuktuk the Explorer
$0.26 Legendary Creature - Goblin
1 Tymaret, the Murder King
$0.20 Legendary Creature - Zombie Warrior
1 Urgoros, the Empty One
$0.07 Legendary Creature - Specter
1 Varolz, the Scar-Striped
$0.40 Legendary Creature - Troll Warrior
1 Venser, Shaper Savant
$0.87 Legendary Creature - Human Wizard
1 Verix Bladewing
$0.56 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Visara the Dreadful
$1.30 Legendary Creature - Gorgon
1 Volrath, the Shapestealer
$0.40 Legendary Creature - Phyrexian Shapeshifter
1 Vona, Butcher of Magan
$0.52 Legendary Creature - Vampire Knight
1 Vorel of the Hull Clade
$0.50 Legendary Creature - Human Merfolk
1 Vorosh, the Hunter
$0.87 Legendary Creature - Dragon
1 Whisper, Blood Liturgist
$0.14 Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
1 Wrexial, the Risen Deep
$1.76 Legendary Creature - Kraken
1 Wydwen, the Biting Gale
$0.19 Legendary Creature - Faerie Wizard
1 Xyris, the Writhing Storm
$0.49 Legendary Creature - Snake Leviathan
1 Yahenni, Undying Partisan
$0.49 Legendary Creature - Aetherborn Vampire
1 Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
$0.07 Legendary Creature - Frog Spirit
1 Yasova Dragonclaw
$0.19 Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
1 Yeva, Nature's Herald
$0.95 Legendary Creature - Elf Shaman
1 Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
$0.27 Legendary Creature - Human Rogue Bard
1 Yosei, the Morning Star
$1.33 Legendary Creature - Dragon Spirit
1 Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp
$0.11 Legendary Creature - Djinn
1 Zaxara, the Exemplary
$1.18 Legendary Creature - Nightmare Hydra
1 Zurgo Bellstriker
$0.43 Legendary Creature - Orc Warrior
Sorcery (6)
1 Jaya's Immolating Inferno
$0.53 Legendary Sorcery
1 Kamahl's Druidic Vow
$0.57 Legendary Sorcery
1 Karn's Temporal Sundering
$1.77 Legendary Sorcery
1 Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
$0.53 Legendary Sorcery
1 Urza's Ruinous Blast
$0.31 Legendary Sorcery
1 Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
$0.35 Legendary Sorcery
Artifact (21)
1 Azor's Gateway // Sanctum of the Sun
$4.25 Legendary Artifact // Legendary Land
1 Bident of Thassa
$3.73 Legendary Enchantment Artifact
1 Blackblade Reforged
$0.48 Legendary Artifact - Equipment
1 Bontu's Monument
$4.29 Legendary Artifact
1 Bow of Nylea
$2.39 Legendary Enchantment Artifact
1 God-Pharaoh's Statue
$0.45 Legendary Artifact
1 Hammer of Purphoros
$1.97 Legendary Enchantment Artifact
1 Hazoret's Monument
$0.47 Legendary Artifact
1 Kefnet's Monument
$0.30 Legendary Artifact
1 Nyx Lotus
$4.53 Legendary Artifact
1 Oketra's Monument
$1.53 Legendary Artifact
1 Predator, Flagship
$0.52 Legendary Artifact
1 Pyromancer's Goggles
$1.79 Legendary Artifact
1 Rhonas's Monument
$1.04 Legendary Artifact
1 Skyship Weatherlight
$2.24 Legendary Artifact
1 Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
$0.82 Legendary Artifact - Vehicle
1 Spear of Heliod
$0.84 Legendary Enchantment Artifact
1 Sword of the Animist
$7.94 Legendary Artifact - Equipment
1 Throne of the God-Pharaoh
$4.50 Legendary Artifact
1 Weatherlight
$0.97 Legendary Artifact - Vehicle
1 Whip of Erebos
$11.19 Legendary Enchantment Artifact
Enchantment (12)
1 Arguel's Blood Fast // Temple of Aclazotz
$0.32 Legendary Enchantment // Legendary Land
1 Journey to Eternity // Atzal, Cave of Eternity
$5.14 Legendary Enchantment - Aura // Legendary Land
1 Oath of Ajani
$0.57 Legendary Enchantment
1 Oath of Chandra
$0.18 Legendary Enchantment
1 Oath of Gideon
$0.19 Legendary Enchantment
1 Oath of Jace
$0.23 Legendary Enchantment
1 Oath of Kaya
$0.26 Legendary Enchantment
1 Oath of Liliana
$0.32 Legendary Enchantment
1 Oath of Nissa
$1.50 Legendary Enchantment
1 Oath of Teferi
$0.53 Legendary Enchantment
1 Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph
$0.32 Legendary Enchantment // Legendary Land
1 Profane Procession // Tomb of the Dusk Rose
$0.44 Legendary Enchantment // Legendary Land
Land (13)
1 Eiganjo Castle
$14.35 Legendary Land
1 Flagstones of Trokair
$2.05 Legendary Land
1 Geier Reach Sanitarium
$1.34 Legendary Land
1 Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
$0.60 Legendary Land
1 Keldon Necropolis
$1.28 Legendary Land
1 Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
$5.34 Legendary Land
1 Miren, the Moaning Well
$20.20 Legendary Land
1 Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
$4.49 Legendary Land
1 Pendelhaven
$3.20 Legendary Land
1 Rath's Edge
$0.46 Legendary Land
1 Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
$12.40 Legendary Land
1 Shivan Gorge
$4.48 Legendary Land
1 Tomb of Urami
$1.33 Legendary Land

Notes
 
Every Legendary creature can be used as a companion. Two Rochester picks of 16 before cracking packs. We keep that seating going into draft. The 16 are random 5 wedges/shards, random 5 guilds, one of each color, and either Bosh or Jodah at random.
Then a chaos draft.

32 total
10 Wedge/Shards
10 Dual
2 of each monocolor (10)
2 my discretion

Card choice philosophy is about half are build arounds and about half are independently good. This is more like a spectrum where everything can be built around, and everything has intrinsic value. I also tried to capture the flavor or essence of color identity in the cards I chose, to represent as many magic strategies as possible. For the purpose of identity, Alesha is Mardu.

Vannifar, Doran, and Zur are the most demanding but offer interesting angles in a chaos draft, as well as still be mostly good on their face. They have a higher ceiling if you get good support, but a lower floor without it. Should lead to some super powerful games, be challenging to draft but rewarding. Cards should be interesting enough that they are fun to play and build around but not snowball advantage as much as real companions. Every limited deck getting loaded with pre-bombs is interesting, creates a wierd format. Most don't occur immediate value, but can another cards worth of value out of it if you untap with it. There are just a few exceptions, and they basically just turn into a form of cantrip with smaller upside.

Another interesting note are my two discretionary cards. I wanted a 5 color card and a colorless card along the lines I previously mentioned. Jodah is great as a 5 color because it curves as a 4/3 flier similarly to the others, but if you untap with it and have built a 5 color manabase you can cheat an expensive spell into play. Bosh as colorless is also great. It is the most expensive of them all because it goes in every deck, a big ole trampler is fine. If you can produce red and untap with it Bosh becomes a two turn fireball. Mana intensive but has a lot of late game value, if not all of it.

The build arounds build on general chaos themes, like high toughness creatures or enchantments, that have broad applications and representation in packs. Minor overlap is encouraged, major overlaps not as much. This creates diversity, but also synergy between the first and second pick, which should help the draft identity in general. This also creates opportunity for diversity in companion drafting ideology. I also picked cards off of price (super cheap), iconicism, and chance to shine. As such many cards in this list are loved but not played. This should make for an interesting play experience and gives me the option to give them away if I want, it's about $40 for the set.

No one card should just demolish a game, and with most being clumped at 4 and up deploying them on curve should not advance a ton as most will check each other. 4-5 power, flying, vigilance, and trample are pretty common. Other keywords are limited or controlled. This should create an interesting sub-game where switching to a different companion between games would be useful. Also allowing players to use legendary creatures they find in the draft is not only fun and intuitive, but can lead to really memorable games. Most legends will either be hard to come by, won't be as useful as the more generic counterparts, or potentially one of the too good legends, which will be fun.

I see the potential for really dynamic and interesting drafts, decks, and games. It's like a step farther towards constructed without needing to balance or support. And if I give them away, these draft decks may be the seeds for EDH decks, which is fine and could result on some sweet memories.

I think I would rank them in raw power as:
1.) Keiga- When you tap out for Keiga, unlike a lot of the others, it will get full value even if it dies. 5/5 flying is also a sweet spot, and it's abusable.
2.) Jugan- Similar to Keiga but more aggressive. Triple green is why the two are not equivalent, but flying in green is powerful.
3.) Fblthp- Always means you have a 9 card hand, with potential for shenanigans. The most straight forward advantage machine. immediate value is very powerful with companion, and I believe WOTC's designs underestimated this too much. Fblthp is like a better thraben inspector every game, which is powerful, but should not be overwhelming.
4.) Artis- Similar to Fblthp but more expensive with a more useful body.
5.) Jori En- Similar to the above, but needs T4 with a one drop.
6.) Ulrich- Immediate value, and an excellent engine when you run out of gas or are ahead.
7.) Rakdos- Potential immediate value, the distance between 6 and 7 is larger. However, potentially devastating and exploitable, so the highest of these. Any of them that can answer opposing companions are the best, hence Keiga.
8.) Sidisi- Likely to hit in a deck it's featured in with recurring value and synergy over time.
9.) Temmet- Potential for immediate value, and the embalm option means you have value even after it dies. Also one of the best early play companions.
10.) Pia Nalaar- Immediate value, but weaker than the others. Gives options to the aggressive decks it will be featured in.
11-12.) Kess and Kyakar- Either with patience will act like a more expensive lurrus, requires more build around though.

Alpha.) Ascendant Evincar- Huge delta between these and above. The turn this comes down can have a huge impact on the board, but the advantage can be easily disrupted. There is an interesting sub-game with this, like Rakdos and others, where your opponent has to try not to play into your companion.
Beta.) Neheb- The best of the rest. All others require you untapping with it or connecting to gain value. The reason Neheb stands out is raw stats. Super good on the vanilla test, trading trash for treasure with mana is always good as well as exploitable, and your often happy to suicide just to get the effect. Trample here means a lot more than the others. Also, in any aggressive deck, this as a curve topper outside your maindeck is straight bananas, but not as innocuous as zurgo bellstriker would be.

Honorable mentions: Doran, Darien, and Kwende. If the draft treats you favorably, both Doran and Kwende can have huge immediate value, but would have the Evincar issue. Similar, some board states will make Darien very powerful the turn it comes down, but also can be mitigated with removal.

Initial reads on the draft environment:

General chaos rules apply. Of course the build arounds will heavily affect the draft environment. There are some universals though. Everyone will need to prioritize removal over threats, as everyone is threat laden and trying to build engines, and the relative parity will mean a lot of clogged boards. 4-5 toughness removal is strong, as well as plummet effects. Deathtouch is worth more than usual, as are combat tricks and protection effects. This is also true for creature recursion effects.

Only dragons, demons, and bosh are 6 or more power toughness, these will be stalemate breakers, even though most appear clunkier. With the curve of companions between 4-6 generally, higher costed threats will likely wheel, and cards lower on the curve will evaporate more quickly. The early game will be more significant than a typical draft. A smart player will also still pick up a few curve toppers for in the deck, as a lot of games may come down to plays their companion first or has a follow up threat. Threats larger than 6/6 should go over the top of any companion out of context.

Fixing always goes highly in chaos, but this will be even more so as folks have pre-set mana requirements they are trying to meet. Ramp is going to be stronger and more important than usual as well, especially artifact ramp. Manalith variants are likely pretty good.

Legendary or historic matters cards, or cards that have requirements of the kind of permanents you have, are more expolitable as you have more control over having a specific permanent each game.

An interesting side effect is the specialization that will occur. Folks will be very focused on maximizing their companion, and having established drafting lanes publicly before the packs were opened, should make for less competition and hate drafting. There will also be cards that will stick out for your companion that others will evaluate lower, this will be the case across the draft. Thus the omen of the sea the sidisi player passed the zur player will rejoice in, for example. This should create some interesting opportunities and draft decisions.
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