We have two new mechanics that take centre stage and some minor cameo appearances from the mechanics Cycling, the ability to pay a cost and discard the card with cycling to draw a card and, in most cases, gain an extra effect
This set up Magic originally as a framework, rather than the sole IP, with the opportunity to use that framework for limitless possibilities
Outside of this option, Flash Photography is also notable for coming down at instant speed when it targets your own stuff
Despite that, theres no other general quite like Riku and he never went away
At worst, you have a 3-mana 3/2 with Flash, which is something that would probably make the cut more often than not, and the ETB Phasing ability can be used in a variety of effective ways