For example, if your opponent's life total can't change (perhaps because that player controls Platinum Emperion), you won't gain any life
Wizards of the Coast just couldnt stop creating extremely powerful artifacts during the Urzas block, a fact that led to a complete overhaul to the companys R&D processes
Also, come on, this guy doesn't need another ability
But Im thinking about the fun aspect
For two mana again, you can force an opponent to discard a card (at instant speed, mind you
Tovolar, Dire Overlord The card draw ability on Tovolar, Dire Overlord is super powerful, and although the typical Tovolar werewolf EDH deck is a bit midrangey, there are over 40 wolves and werewolves in this Gruul commanders color identity at 2 mana or less, and some of those are pretty awesome, like Duskwatch Recruiter, Kessig Naturalist, Mayor of Avabruck, and Werewolf Pack Leader