In the current 2026 landscape, the release of high-velocity sets like Lorwyn Eclipsed and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has made efficient, budget-friendly removal more critical than ever
Its also banned in multiple formats due to how easy it is to win after casting it
Aggressive decks are great answers to UW Control
A strong top-deck later in the game when you have fewer cards to discard, for sure, but when you transform it into Ifrit, Warden of Inferno, you get a 9/9 and a free fight effect
This set holds good investor value and is worth it
Archangel Avacyn Arlinn Kord Arlinn, Embraced by the Moon Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, the Purifier Balefire Dragon Bloodline Keeper Brisela, Voice of Nightmares Chandra, Dressed to Kill Craterhoof Behemoth Cultivator Colossus Edgar Markov Emrakul, the Promised End Garruk Relentless Garruk, the Veil-Cursed Gisela, the Broken Blade Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Griselbrand Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Liliana of the Veil Lord of Lineage Mirrorwing Dragon Necroduality Olivia Voldaren Sigarda, Host of Herons Snapcaster Mage Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Tamiyo, Field Researcher Temporal Mastery The Gitrog Monster The Meathook Massacre Through the Breach Wrenn and Seven