Noctis, Prince of Lucis Rating: 5/10 Noctis, our protagonist from Final Fantasy XV , can control the 13 Royal Arms, so it makes sense that his card would be centered around artifacts
The amount of mana this is producing allows for some game over moments, so long as you can use the mana at instant speed Redirect Lightning a great effect that for just one mana (and five life) allows you to protect your commander (or other key creature) and take down something else
You can exchange it for the far cheaper Ashnod's Altar or any free sacrifice outlet
Thats still true of the Crystals, but more decks will want those for their secondary effects, and just consider the cost reduction a welcome bonus
All your win conditions, threats, and accelerants revolve around having lands either enter the battlefield or capitalize off lots of mana