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Finally, the card was very innovative

Since players like equipping Skullclamp to X/1 creatures, having "anthem" effects like Elvish Archdruid may actually create a non-bo, or a contradicting combo

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The name of the card is also imposing, the art is beautiful, and the flavor text is dangerous and foreboding in a way that keys the audience in on the abolishment edict to come

Islandwalk allows her to attack some players directly, otherwise she can be made mobile with enchantments that provide flying ability

Both these respective properties come together to make an early game threat that requires your opponent to counterplay lest you ramp too quickly