Its presence imposes an unbreakable defense, making it a feared Pokmon in strategic battles
Ajani, Outland Chaperone does less buffing, but generates lots of little creatures and has some of white's conditional removal
A reseller catching 4-8 ETBs per set release across the major flagships clears thousands per year in margin
The heavy blue mana cost, the incredibly flexible modal options, the appropriately inscrutable Wayne England artwork it was perfect, and an overnight success in Standard, Extended, and eventually Modern
If this card is sent to the GY: You can shuffle 1 other LIGHT Fiend monster from your GY into the Deck/Extra Deck, then target 1 card on the field
Because of this Graveyard-centered effects, Necro Slime is pretty optimal at 3