That variable outcome of the card really makes for a much more fun experience than most pinpoint removal spells and Im slotting this in every white deck I have
This is the second time Modern Horizons 3 has triggered a price spike for a niche artifact from original Kamigawa block
Five mana is a bit steep but in the late game it matters a lot less about the cost and a lot more about the immediate impact, this flexibility makes the card much stronger rather like Mull Drifter which is somewhat of a back up plan in one of its curve slots
While these are the best options against Faithless Looting decks, dont forget classics like Leyline of the Void
Really, having great energy-generating creatures like Whirler Virtuoso or Roil Cartographer in your starting hand along with three Plains feels like cruel punishment from the Magic gods
and Magic: The Gathering, where the cards hold their value quite well, its the One Piece Card Game