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Crimson Vow Kaya planeswalker supports tokens, Deathtouch, and spirits

Kaya's toned-down abilities may still find a home within the Standard format.
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Published: Nov 4, 2021 09:42 pm

The final Innistrad: Crimson Vow planeswalker was revealed by Wizards of the Coast tonight, showcasing an interesting trio of availabilities as a three-drop in White and Black.

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Kaya was the last of three Innistrad: Crimson Vow (VOw)planeswalkers to drop during spoiler season, but her future within the Standard format seems uncertain at the time of her reveal. Unlike Chandra who slots right into Mono-Red, or Sorin via the color Black, Kaya’s abilities don’t appear to have an established home in the Standard format.  

Kaya, Geist Hunter

Kaya, Geist Hunter
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  • CMC: 1WB
  • Type: Legendary planeswalker—Kaya
  • Rarity: Mythic Rare
  • Loyalty count: Three
  • Plus-one ability: Creatures you control gain Deathtouch until the end of turn. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature token you control
  • Minus-two ability: Until the end of turn, if one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many of those tokens are created instead
  • Minus-six ability: Exile all cards from all graveyards, then create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying for each card exiled this way

The VOW planeswalker might find a home within the Standard format in some form of Orzhov build, synergizing with creatures like Usher of the Fallen, Clarion Spirit, and Adeline Resplendent Cathar. Kaya can also create extra Treasure tokens, generated by Shambling Ghast and Deadly Dispute. 

The colors Black and White support a Lifegain archetype within VOW Limited, but other Magic formats might find a way to use Kaya, Geist Hunter to her full potential. 

Players can test out Kaya, Geist Hunter with the global launch of VOW on Nov. 19 and the digital release on Nov. 11. 

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Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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