While Jeskai's threats are not as imposing as RUG, the deck makes up for the power of its threats by packing additional permission in Swords to Plowshares and Prismatic Ending, which RUG can't access
As well as this, it doesn't feel cramped or dark at all, so its a great place to sit and play for the day Competition: Strong From competing here and speaking to other players, it's generally regarded that this is one of the strongest gyms in the Ikebukuro area
(It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.) The black creature that entered the battlefield can be chosen as the target of Shadow Alley Denizen's ability, but it won't be able to attack that turn unless it also has haste
Almost all lifegain spells that don't either generate life consistently or do something other than gain life aren't good for much except annoying burn players
Another reason you might want to grade your card is for personal sentimental value
The three most useful recent additions to equipment decks in EDH Ardenn, Koll and Reyav all share Halvars abilities between them, and redundancy is the key to any strong strategy
