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Humble Defector: I played against this card in Standard, and, yes, there are ways to make it a one sided card draw, but I was not looking forward to playing it

But compare that to Merfolk Looter

Overall, I dont believe Wizards should try to outdo previous generals, but its a little discouraging when Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen or Marwyn, the Nurturer instantly get compared against and outclassed by Ezuri

They can't be the targets of spells or abilities, their static abilities have no effect on the game, their triggered abilities can't trigger, they can't attack or block, and so on

Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver is among the strongest lifegain payoffs because this spirit draws so many cards