But protection from black means that black creatures or spells cant deal damage, enchant or equip, block, or target the protected creature
For example, if the third mode is chosen three times, and you control Heliod, Sun-Crowned (a creature with the ability "Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature or enchantment you control."), Heliod's ability will trigger three times, for a total of three +1/+1 counters
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
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Locations arent affected by abilities like Bodyguard which only prevent you from challenging other characters