savedsynner asked: Hi Mark, Wondering why equipment and Auras(but mostly equipment) has been so powered down since New Phyrexia. I understand Caw Blade and such but it seems there is a level between the sword cycle/batterskull and the level equipment is currently at. Thanks and WAR looks like it will totally shake up standard. High Fives all around!

It’s hard to push non-niche cards with generic mana costs. Our willingness to make colored artifacts will allow us to make stronger equipment.