Choosing Your Commander - Naya

We next look at the white/red/green ccolor combination, otherwise called the Naya shard.  These commanders are actually all quite straightforward in the types of decks that they offer oppotunities to build, yet they are definitely unique in what they can accomplish and the directions that they push you in.

Hazezon Tamar:  Hazezon is a token generating machine that is perfect for decks that are already trying to ramp out a lot of lands.  There is an interesting timing trick due to how he is worded, in that you don't get the tokens until your next upkeep.  Therefore if you remove Hazezon before then, when his 'leaves play' ability triggers the Sand Warrior tokens won't be around to be exiled and your opponents will have to kill them the hard way.  What you do with those tokens is up to your imagination...

Jacques le Vert:  He would be much more interesting if he said taht green creatures got +2/+2 or even +2/+0, but +0/+2 seems a little meh.

Johan:  Johan is a mediocre creature with a mediocre ability.



Mayael the Anima:  The Naya shard in Shards of Alra had a "5 power or greater" theme that Mayael picks up and takes to a new level.  With all the various library manipulation cards plus creature tutors that put the card on top of your library, you are basically assured of hitting something worthwhile with every activation.  Being card advantage and fast mana (in a sense) make Mayael a pretty good commander once she gets going.

Palladia-Mors:  Other than Nicol Bolas' "Mind Twist" ability, Palladia-Mors is probably second best with good ol' fashioned Trample. 







Rith, the Awakener:  Under the right circumstances, Rith is killing one player with general damage while helping you assemble a Saproling army with which to kill the rest of the table.  It's not a flashy way to go, but I have seen it be very effective when done right.









Uril, the Miststalker:  Uril is one of the best 'Voltron' commanders in the game.  There are tons of really good enchantments you can put on him making him nigh unstoppable.  Since he plays well with enchantments, he is often paired with an 'Enchantress' subtheme to generate card advantage and to make the deck really click.  He is definitely one of the premiere commanders in the enitre game and the best in the Naya colors.