Y'shtola has a few things going on mechanically, and they all combine to make her a powerful Commander
Each Rise of the Floodborn booster pack contains 12 cards: 1 foil card 2 rare, super rare, or legendary cards 3 uncommon cards 6 common cards
While players cant damage each other directly, they can attack their opponents characters in order to slow their acquisition of lore (needed to win the game) and remove powerful effects from the field
Iconic cards will be particularly rare, with only two cards out of an entire set earning the title
At launch, over 200 game cards will be available in various products including starter decks, booster packs, a gift set, and the Illumineers Trove. There will be three different Starter decks available at launch, each with a specific list of 60 cards in two of the six inks which include Amber and Amethyst, Emerald and Ruby, or Steel and Sapphire