Releasing these cards is another way for Magics designers to just create a bunch of weird card designs and put them out into the world to see how the public reacts
For example, an opponent who gained 2 life and lost 1 life in the same turn still lost life
Sure, it's more limited than Enchantments like Mesa Enchantress above, but with three options, you have three deck types he can lead - Equipment, Auras and Enchantments are all in the top 15 archetypes
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As someone who often gravitates toward realism and fantasy art, its incredibly refreshing when something unique catches my eye and sticks in my memory
And you can't punch someone for two damage, (and that wouldn't matter as much in a 40 life format anyway.) Hence, the Fire Imp isn't as good today as it once was