One mana to deal three damage is very warping, and having access to eight copies of this effect was a defining influence on early deckbuilding
I know for many players SCG Con Philadelphia is on the horizon, so keeping an eye on the Modern metagame will be a key to success that weekend
I can't think of any God deck that wants this, but as for partners, it might be a good inclusion in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan decks
If youre playing EDH, youll not always get what you want, but either youre retrieving two important cards from your graveyard or wheeling
While niche, it remains a worthwhile tech inclusion for players looking to add another layer of pressure and survivability to their Nami builds
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire tutors any card you need to the top of your library for cheap