More total damage, more damage per mana
To reiterate, we are judging this based on a few types of criteria: Honorable Mention - These usually will be a cycle or group of cards that are great but don't quite measure up to the "best" in the categories we have chosen to cover
If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn
Flavor Text Beweise mir deine Willensstrke!" P/T Number 39 Language Deutsch Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Commander, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless, Vintage Rulings (6/6/2025) If the target creature is an illegal target as Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal's last ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen
The other thing to notice is that Zacks ability isnt limited to the +1/+1 counter he came into play with, or even just to +1/+1 counters