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Zendikar Rising A Review of What I Like Best

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  In an effort to prepare prepare for the upcoming Standard rotation, I have compiled my thoughts on Zendikar Rising.  These are the cards I'm looking forward to playing.  And since we're losing a lot of the cards that we've grown accustomed to playing, such as Parhelion II, it's probably a good idea to have this discussion now.  This isn't a discussion of power....just a discussion of fun.   Also, nobody but me plays Parhelion II. Let's start with white.  What cards caught my attention?   Any card that has the term "loses the game" or "win the game" in it always grabs my attention.  With double strike and flying, Angel of Destiny is a decent creature on it's own.  It's an Angel Cleric that can make it part of a tribal strategy and it can be mutated...I'm talking to you Cubwarden. Archon of Emeria is sure to become a staple in many formats.  It combines multiple effects to slow down your opponents. I think Felidar Retreat has a