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Its banned in Commander for good reason, but its still a top-tier wincon in Legacy Reanimator decks or Cubes that heavily support reanimator strategies

The Fire Crystal just does too little for far too much mana, so just leave it in the sideboard

Both are also four-drops and they'll get any Swamp, even a dual land, but this is key in Black decks alongside Cabal Coffers and Cabal Stronghold and similar massive ramping from your Swamp count

If a permanent with a shield counter is dealt unpreventable damage, that damage will be dealt and a shield counter will still be removed

I had the privilege to display it as a part of the Whimsy, Wonder & War Magic Art Show, and will always remember getting to see this masterpiece in person