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Risona, Asari Commander

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai · {1}{R}{W} · Red/White commander

Haste Whenever Risona deals combat damage to a player, if it doesn't have an indestructible counter on it, put an indestructible counter on it. Whenever combat damage is dealt to you, remove an indestructible counter from Risona.

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What Risona, Asari Commander actually does

Read off the card by the same engine the Forge and Analyzer use — this is the mechanical classification, not a summary.

• Triggered ability · deals_damageWhenever Risona deals combat damage to a player, if it doesn't have an indestructible counter on it, put an indestructible counter on it.
• Triggered ability · otherWhenever combat damage is dealt to you, remove an indestructible counter from Risona.
• Keyword · hastehaste

What a Risona, Asari Commander deck wants

The plan the Forge derives for this commander: the roles it fills and how many of each.

• 12× Make the commander connect — a body that never deals combat damage never triggers
• 9× Actually remove one problem permanent — preventing its damage is not removing it
• 3× Answer a whole board at once
• 10× Find the exact card the plan needs
• 12× Refill your hand
• 5× Keep a permanent you control alive through removal
• 11× Get ahead on mana

Best cards for Risona, Asari Commander

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