Thada Adel, Acquisitor

Color Identity Decisions

Hey Mark! Are we seeing a shift from colour identity being primarily decided by flavour rather than mechanics? An example from Commander legends wsould be the Opposition Agent a black card flavour wise (being a spy for the Dimir guild) but a white/blue card mechanically (re: Aven mindcensor, Thada Adel, Acquisitor etc.). This is just one of many examples but I am curious to know if this is a design shift or just, for lack of a better term, "mistakes"

Color identity defines what is possible. An ability is primary, secondary and tertiary in various colors. Flavor can define which color, of those capable of the effect, might do it on any one card, but flavor won’t justify the use of something not allowed in a color. Also, a small tip for you. If you don’t understand why something is done, ask so you can get an understanding from the person who is more knowledgeable about the topic. It is better to accept that you don’t know why rather than assume it’s a mistake. It can cause the person you’re asking to see the question as an attack rather than an inquiry and thus might encourage them not to answer. In other words, how you ask a question can impede your ability to learn.

Aven Mindcensor Azorius (W/U) Black Blue Color Identity Colors Commander Legends Dimir (U/B) Flavor Legendary Creatures Mechanics Opposition Agent Primary Secondary Spy Tertiary Thada Adel, Acquisitor Two Color

Legendary Status Explained

Obviously, many creatures are made legendary due to their importance in the story. But what about those who we know close to nothing about lore-wise (some recent-ish examples that come to mind are Hythonia the Cruel; King Macar, the Gold-Cursed; Thada Adel, Acquisitor; Wrexial, the Risen Deep, etc.). Are those cards made legendary just because of the "coolness factor?"

They’re made legendary because they’re unique characters.

Creatures Hythonia the Cruel King Macar, the Gold-Cursed Story / Lore Thada Adel, Acquisitor Wrexial, the Risen Deep

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