It can be a little slow due to needing Equipment and Auras already in play for Halvars triggered ability to work, but its worth it since it triggers on every combat
If this spell was kicked, instead put that card onto the battlefield tapped
Sometimes, though, White has a couple options that can hit both artifacts and enchantments as well, such as Loran of the Third Path or Rambunctious Mutt, but they're far less universal by way of comparison
Its modularity is perfect for disrupting combo turns or removing critical hatebears like Thalia, Guardian of Thraben at instant speed
If it transforms when it already has summoning sickness, it still has summoning sickness
Its been pushed out for some power creep in most decks these days, but us Old Fogeys still look back at this one with fondness