They would probably leave the enemy duals out as representing all ten pairs isn't as important for Alara as it was for Tarkir. We'd get new Obelisks that match the Tarkir Banners, or actual Banners if the Shards define themselves as nations of Alara following the Conflux. If they introduce faction symbols, those can appear on the Banners. I could also see them reprinting Evolving Wilds and Rupture Spire or Shimmering Grotto. Traveler's Amulet would be a good third choice as it supports Esper's artifact theme.
Keep in mind that Tarkir block also had Morph (and its variants), which functioned simultaneously as a mana smoothing mechanic (play your multicolored spell early for 3), and a late-game mana sink (turn your facedown 2/2 into something sexier later for a larger cost).
My comments on this seem to be getting largely disregarded, but I think it's a real mistake not to have a core "work-horse" mechanic in a set like this that really demands solid fixing and mana sinks at common. Of course this can be achieved without a named keyword, but it will likely eat up so much set space and warp the designs of the other mechanics around this need that I think it's a mistake not to give it proper attention. Why not incorporate these needs into a shard mechanic if possible.
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Keep in mind that Tarkir block also had Morph (and its variants), which functioned simultaneously as a mana smoothing mechanic (play your multicolored spell early for 3), and a late-game mana sink (turn your facedown 2/2 into something sexier later for a larger cost).
My comments on this seem to be getting largely disregarded, but I think it's a real mistake not to have a core "work-horse" mechanic in a set like this that really demands solid fixing and mana sinks at common. Of course this can be achieved without a named keyword, but it will likely eat up so much set space and warp the designs of the other mechanics around this need that I think it's a mistake not to give it proper attention. Why not incorporate these needs into a shard mechanic if possible.