This ability really lets him live up to his epithet, which can lead to several variations of combo-killing the table, either through damage or through mill
You get to draw two cards, play an Artifact for free, copy one of your permanents, spread three +1/+1 counters over your creatures, and destroy one of your opponents cards
You will rarely pay more than two or three mana for this, and what it gives you is the ability to turn the corner something Im always harping on about
If Wizards of the Coast wants players to splash out for increasingly pricy products, it needs to provide the impression that they're getting a ton of value or power
The level up keyword may not be around anymore, but the theme has continued with cards like Ascendant Spirit, Warden of the First Tree, Evolved Sleeper, and Surge Engine
The best aspect of this card is that your opponents removal spells and sweepers all cost 1 more and therefore youll get a massive tempo advantage