Yes, its thematic, but its painful that prowl and freerunning have to be separate abilities for two creature types that were already extremely similar to each other
The first effect here, a board wipe for nonland permanents that cost one or less, is an absolute deathblow for Aggro and Token decks and can easily end the game by itself if timed right
The abundance of life gain also enables cards like Golden Sidekick, Cleric Class, and Vampire Scrivener to grow quickly
While this is surprisingly affordable, dont let that price point fool you, Zacama, Primal Calamity is an absolute powerhouse
Essence Channeler's second ability triggers just once for each life-gaining event, no matter how much life was gained
The Magic: The Gathering x FINAL FANTASY crossover expansion officially launches on June 13, 2025.