However, as an inclusion in other decks, like Yuriko, it can make for a nasty source of hand advantage
If you can keep him from being banished for even one extra turn, hes excellent
That means if the first characters ink had dried already, the new Shifted character on top can take actions The Rush keyword ability lets characters challenge (not quest or use abilities) the turn they are played The Bodyguard keyword ability lets you play the new character as exerted
An Offer You Can't Refuse, Swan Song, Arcane Denial, Counterspell, Cyclonic Rift, and Pongify are the cards you want to look at on the blue side of the Magic spectrum
Use self-mill or discard outlets like Faithless Looting to fuel it
Or will it be gravy atop a Soul Sisters-esque token commander