Aside from that, there are plenty of artifacts that can be used alongside this card in competitive decks
So in this case, for instance, you get to steal a card from the top of an opponent's library and cast it whenever you like
This is known as 'impulse draw' as you have more card selection, but a limited time to use it, perfect for the hot-headed red mage
(It cant be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.) Illustrated by Calder Moore Not Legal This version of this card is oversized with a non-standard Magic back
Even if you pay the full 6 mana to do it all at once, there are plenty of larger creatures that make this a good deal
They look special, but the real value in old cards sits in the 1999 Base Set holos, not the gold promos