On today’s Good Morning Magic, Gavin Verhey brings in Emily Teng to discuss the lore behind many of the new cards in Commander 2020.
Teng, a writer for the world building team of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, highlights the past of a handful of the new generals and their corresponding cards.
We learn Gavi, Nest Warden’s back story involves her becoming the surrogate mother for a litter of cat dinosaurs after their mother was killed. She doesn’t really fit in with the other humans in Ikoria, opting to live in the wilderness than in a city.
Kalamax, the Stormsire is a lightning stegosaurus, who generates storms through its mood, is responsible for many of the natural disasters on Ikoria and is even rumored to be behind Shark Typhoon.
Xyris, the Writhing Storm has a taste for citizens of Skysail and brings a whole lot of friends to feast as well.
Verhey and Teng then covered some of the partner cards from Commander 2020. Trynn, Champion of Freedom and Silvar, Devourer of the Free are bonded, but spend little time together. Trynn, a former member of the Drannith military, protects the city by weeding out the weak by bringing them to Silvar to devour.
Brallin, Skyshark Rider and Shabraz, the Skyshark are another fan favorite pairing. Brallin was on an adventure one day and saw a skyshark flying around. He decided he wanted a new trophy, jumped on Shabraz, and the two proceeded to fight for a good while. When the violence was over, the two became best friends and bonded over their shared love of adventure.