It's a 2-drop that starts off as a 1/1 and comes with no evasion or meaningful utility, but it grows into a noticeable threat and helps us curve into Tovolar
You'll still need other countermeasures against things like Supreme VerdictRootborn Defenses is a solid choicebut fearlessly attacking and blocking makes every token more dangerous than you'd expect
A breakdown of the archetypes in the Vintage metagame, according to MTGGoldfish, looks something like this: The problem with understanding Vintage is that with such a high concentration of powerful cards in the format, even with an archetype breakdown in front of you, it can still be mystifying to the uninitiated
youll save anywhere from 1-5 mana on the initial proliferate, plus youll get protected damage on the board and multiple +1/+1 counters wherever you need them
A sequence of Thoughtseize, Kroxa, and Liliana of the Veil is going to be lights out against many combo decks
Master & disciple / rivalry themed expansion