Academy Rector (T1, Ext, S, Block) Ah, meat and potatoes time
To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions (such as that of the effect of the chapter III ability)
Much like its jumbo-sized cousin, this cheaper take on Cactuar is a pretty wild card
The fact that it has a stalwart 160 HP gives Squawkabilly the endurance in a battle to provide plenty of setup opportunities
Deathtouch is a very helpful keyword to have on a creature in the early game, and the ability to look at the top of your library and play lands and spells (with mana value 4 or greater) from the top of your library is pretty sweet
MTG Final Fantasy may have released a few months ago, but it appears that more new cards are on the way