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Loran of the Third Path

MKC · rare · Released 2024-02-09

Tiers

tier-2

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