Throw in the twisted art, and you have a card that feels like a tribute to the set as a whole
The Away is an instant that forces a sacrifice for three mana, one more than Diabolic Edict
10) Provoke ( Legions ) I think this mechanic has what it takes to show up more frequently than a block mechanic
Aside from being a human, which is a very relevant creature type in Commander, Modern and basically every other MTG format, Esper Sentinel is good because it reads: Whenever an opponent casts their first noncreature spell each turn, draw a card unless that player pays X, where X is Esper Sentinels power. Its a bit like Rhystic Study, but the cost can be far higher if youve got things that make humans stronger or you can put +1/+1 counters onto Esper Sentinel
In this instance, I looked at my wall and exclaimed, I dont have anything from Ron Spears