Good sideboard tech against a lot of tricks in this block, including Mogg Fanatic, Auratog, Rootwalla and even enchantments like Goblin Bombardment. Wrecks Morphling, etc... Really in the end this card wrecks a surprisingly high number of tactics and combat tricks. Great for decks with big creatures that just don't need those tricks. Ruins flowstone too.
Posted By:
kitsunewarlock
(6/2/2009 4:05:51 PM)
Of course, you could always still do all the combat abilities on your main phase...
Posted By:
allmighty_abacus
(7/19/2010 12:49:14 PM)
It has some niche uses. The most important effect of this card I can think of is its nullification of protection lands like Maze of Ith, Mystifying Maze and Kor Haven, since they can target only attacking creatures.
Posted By:
Japicx
(4/3/2011 12:37:26 PM)
The WoTC R&D folk have said that it was never intended and in a sense was an oversight, but the main effect this has is to nullify all damage prevention and redirection that could happen during the combat.
Posted By:
tavaritz
(7/29/2011 9:12:40 AM)
I've never figured out how to properly use this card in a deck.
Posted By:
car2n
(2/18/2014 9:45:49 PM)
Keeps combat limited to combat.
Posted By:
markarmor
(3/8/2014 11:17:47 AM)