While I'm not as up to date with the current state of the tabletop game, for many editions The Swarmlord was considered a difficult inclusion in Tyranid armies due to its underwhelming stats, so at least they managed to bring over a hallmark trait into its incarnation in Magic
As of 2026, there are five basic mana types in Magic: The Gathering: White (sun symbol) Blue (water symbol) Red (fire symbol) Green (tree symbol) Black (skull symbol) Each color of mana is associated with a specific type of land card
Thematically, it's a quick snapshot at one of Final Fantasy s most beloved stories, with all the right story beats in place
Kaheera, the Orphanguard With many companions banned in the most popular Constructed formats, like Jegantha, the Wellspring, Lurrus of the Dream-Den, and Yorion, Sky Nomad, options are limited, but Kaheera, the Orphanguard remains solid for control decks
I also think a very important thing to note is that this card merely cares about permanents, not nonland permanents
