Its basically a free Negate in blue decks, and its a key card to win counter wars, stop your opponents turn-0 combos in many formats, or just protect a key threat you might have
This massive ban is also the first major test of WotCs new philosophy for managing the format
6 Immard, The Stormcleaver Initially printed as Guile, Sonic Soldier from the Street Fighter Secret Lair, Immard, the Stormcleaver is the Universes Within version of the Human Soldier
(To collect evidence 3, exile cards with total mana value 3 or greater from your graveyard.) Whatever broke out of here is at least half bear and Id say some lizard as well. Illustrated by Borja Pindado Standard Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Legal Historic Legal Modern Legal Brawl Legal Legacy Legal Comp
Together, the two create an engine that both filters and fuels your hand while pressuring opponents with evasive damage