(Scryfall note) Counterspells can be cast that target it, but when they resolve they simply dont counter it since it cant be countered
Force of Despair A narrow option to wipe the opponents board when they dont expect this type of effect at all
Adding the hand created a lot of value and meant you wouldn't have to lose a permanent on the battlefield
After this guy was printed, Wizards realised they couldn't put Hexproof on evasive creatures anymore
2008 Sets : Morningtide , Shadowmoor , Eventide , and Shards of Alara My Pick : Reaper King ( Shadowmoor ) Morningtide was another typal set, this time focusing on classes rather than species
I love how this card punishes players for being too heavy into non-basics, and helps players who are running more basics stay involved with people who have fancier or more action-packed mana bases