(2025-06-06) To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of The Wind Crystal's first ability)
Overall, I think Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth will be really powerful, but I think the burden of riches will lead a lot of people to the same place: Revel in Riches
Jamming all of that into a deck is likely to amount to little more than a pile of FNM jank, but its only a matter of time before something more concrete coalesces around Planebound Accomplice and sends it into a price spike
Despite paying loyalty to steal dorks you are killing the best thing they have and often creating a serious blocker that turn as well
Not to mention that it also grows, which can pressure your opponent on top of drawing some more cards
Astral Slide triggers when anyone cycles a card, and youll notice that happens a fair amount more in the format than you might expect