Because when players ask whether there are crystals in Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy crossover, they are also speaking of the darkness crystals, which have been linked to much more sinister forces
Three-drop Merfolk that protect things are a thing, and Singer of Swift Rivers is a nice iteration on that thing. The fact it comes with a Shimmer Myr static but for Merfolk takes this from fish to DISH
Including them in Sword and Shield killed them
Arcades, the Strategist Playing with a bunch of defenders doesnt sound aggressive until Arcades, the Strategist lets your Fortified Rampart hit like a Sun Titan
However, thanks to its face Commander Bello, Bard of the Brambles, you can transform some of your Artifacts and Enchantments into creatures on your turn to have them bring the pain to your opponents (and give you some sweet card draw)