If all of the targets are illegal as Calamitous Tide tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen
While you could argue that the Paladin is cheaper, Nahiris affinity means youll rarely cast it for the full 6 mana, and it does an exceptional job cheating command tax since every turn you control Nahiri increases the number of equipment you control
It's a card we have our eye on, but we do not place it as a Game Changer currently
This black and green deck is led by Winter, Cynical OpportunistWinter, Cynical Opportunist, a 2/5 Human Warlock with deathtouch that mills you for three when he attacks
However, if you control a Commander when you cast it, you may choose both options
Instant Color tag templates(None) Slash of Light Slash of Light deals damage equal to the number of creatures you control plus the number of Equipment you control to target creature