Aerith, Last Ancient Lifegain decks are always on the hunt for payoffs that make gaining life worthwhile since doing so doesnt impact the board
While the cards art is unmistakably Celes, from a flavor perspective, shes missing her iconic ability
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 The Wind Crystal's first ability)
Its another fantastic example of how Lorcanas designers continue to bring mechanics into the game that feel incredibly thematic, deeply steeped in the lore of their original stories
Late in the game, once youve played most of your hand, you can use Yzma to recover a bit, ensuring you never really run out of gas