Blastoise may be the underdog of the Generation 1 starters, but that doesn't stop the wave of nostalgia with this card, thanks to countless reprints bringing it up to standards with its Fire counterpart
Another nifty, yet sometimes overlooked feature of Call Energy is that you can use its effect even when youre Paralyzed, Asleep, or Confused
A whopping 7 mana and 3 upticks later, and you too can filter the top 10 (!) cards of your library for creatures and lands
While both decks have a fast clock and counterspells, Deaths Shadow gets the additional axis of attack that Thoughtseize and Inquisition of Kozilek provide
A 4/3 for 3 mana with multiple abilities is just a great rate, but this guy drawing you creatures whenever another one of your creatures dies is one of the better abilities you could ask for
You dont need to be an 11+ swamp deck to take advantage of this