Grind-intensive Golgari decks frequently find themselves casting an endless stream of removal and hand disruption spells that exchange resources at a one-for-one rate, with a single card or two finding a way to capitalize on the severe reduction of resources that the deck creates on both sides
For 2 mana, it temporarily transforms any creature into a 5/5 serpent, so a small token or utility body suddenly swings in as a massive attacker or stands tall as an unexpected blocker
It's old hat now to comment on the power creep of pre-constructed decks, but I played this in my pod against some pretty heavy hitting decks and it held its own until everyone realized it was a real threat - and then I was crumpled
Luckily for the many fans who enjoy having options for card art, Strixhaven is set to continue the practice of giving players more choices
Although there are plenty of strong draw cards now in Lorcana, A Whole New World still stands head-and-shoulders above the rest
Phantom Forces was not only one of the most influential sets in the XY era, it introduced so many powerful archetypes and cards that completely shaped the way in which the game was played
