how many cards in starting hand mtg Best opening ever?!?!? : r/mtg Rules Text: opening, hand, 31

Beyond being a great defensive spell that gets around attackers being hexproof, it can be used offensively to get some serious ramping action going

Arguably the best card draw effect that white has access to, Esper Sentinel does have the limitation of its white color identity and thus lacks the flexibility of colorless artifacts that fit into any deck but as long as your commander doesn't hate Plains, you can't go wrong with this studious Sentinel

Its a nice touch that makes it feel like youre getting some extra value from your purchase

Only time will tell if Elves care enough to add access to red mana to support Rocco