Not only that, but it can turn into a beater itself, so you can continue getting value from it
Back in its prime, Bloodbraid Elf could cascade down to any number of value cards like Maelstrom Pulse or Terminate
In any color, a player can equip this onto a creature and rack up charge counters fast
Which cards have the power to break into a Standard format defined by the speed and resilience of Izzet Prowess, the overwhelming card advantage and inevitability of Zur Overlords, and the limit-testing nature of the formats premier combo deck, Azorius Omniscience
So if we're planning a OP06-114-wyper on the upcoming turn, drawing OP05-117-upper-yard through OP05-106-shura can create more value for a stronger late game
These unique illustrations, which often make up the whole card, can have a special place in a collector's hoard, Hendricks said