It also was in the Lure + Thicket Basilisk + Regeneration combo that was beloved back then too
In order to run an effective red enchantment removal suite, you will need to lean into reds strengths such as artifact removal, chaos effects and intercepting other players spells
Typical early examples include Thraben Inspector (When this creature enters the battlefield, investigate.) or Tamiyo's Journal (At the beginning of your upkeep, investigate.)
The card art shows AC's science-fantasy interpretation of the mythical blade, just as it appears in 2020's Assassin's Creed Valhalla - where it was a powerful endgame weapon found by unlocking a secret chamber under Stonehenge
Payoffs like Haruspex, Deathbringer Thoctar, Sadistic Glee or Blade of the Bloodchief can even trigger off opposing permanents, which makes them nasty for multiplayer even if your own engine is completely stalled