One of the new Magic: the Gathering mechanics introduced in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt is the Coven mechanic. It is based on Green/White cards as revealed in the current spoiler season of the set. Coven provides an effect (in spells) or an ability (in permanents) if you control three or more creatures with different powers.

This ability can be either triggered or activated. Examples of triggered abilities are when this permanent enters the battlefield or when the beginning of combat on your turn happens. Selesnya is naturally a creature-based color and can provide a curve that can satisfy the Coven mechanic. There are several one-mana 1/1s, one-mana 2/1s, two-mana 3/3s, and two-mana 2/2s that are also utility creatures. We cherry-pick a few creature components from the Standard 2022 lists of Mono-White and Mono-Green Aggro decks.

As for the upcoming Innistrad: Midnight Hunt set, we have a few notable cards in the deck build like this Dawnhart Wardens card below.

Sigarda, Champion of Light is also favorably considered because of its stats (Flying, Trample, 4/4 for 4 mana) and anthem effect on Humans. Her Coven ability is sort of a win-more scenario but we’ll take it.

As per the previous Innistrad sets, I am looking that Green-White or Selesnya will be a contender deck in the coming Standard format after the rotation. We’ll see more card components as the spoilers from the set continues.

Until the next blog post.