One of the very few cards above 2 mana that aggressive red decks still consider premium pick ups
Imagine if the first ability just said, Tap: create a 2/2 token with vigilance. It still wouldnt be that good
While its cost is relatively low, there may be better options depending on the specific strategy of the deck, such as cards with additional abilities or stronger stats
Either way, a 1-mana protection spell is totally acceptable, and with split second to boot, its hard not to think about jamming this in any deck that wants to win with green creatures that might face targeted removal
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Ultimately while their role was somewhat minor in the grand scheme of things, they played an important role in laying some of the saga's groundwork and are absolutely deserving of better cards