To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Cid's first ability)
This is far too expensive, and its only good if you expect games to go really long
Since then, every mainline title has featured these delightful birds
Thats the power of collectible card games and a reminder that sometimes, you never truly know how a market will evolve.
In the Commander format, I see its weakness mainly in that it can best shine against mono-blue decks that have little creature destruction and because of its no-counter ability
Inside, the six foil cards come wrapped together, and they're placed inside the same cardboard compartment as the four booster packs