[4] The legend rule is a state-based effect
We also had the chance to talk with Ben Hayes, the lead designer on Rivals , about what players can expect from the new expansion
While General Jarkeld allowed you to switch the blocking creatures of two target attacking creatures and Caribou Range allowed you to amass 0/1 creatures that could be sacrifice for one life each, they were not even close the cream of the crop for White in Ice Age
This 6/6 First Striker forces your opponent to make a choice, let you draw three cards, or take damage equal to the mana value of three milled cards
Instead, it's a rather safe release in terms of mechanics, but offers a great range of products, covering casual, competitive, and co-op play, something that should be the minimum expectation, but hasn't always been the case with releases since