Giving an opponent a card can sometimes leave you in a situation where theres no good choice, but more often that not, giving the player who is a little behind a helping hand can pay dividends later in the game
A significantly less dramatic drop, but one that'll still bring a tear to the eye of any collector of the most expensive Magic cards
It doesn't hurt that The Spear is a really cool equipment, with three very impressive modes: granting double strike, making a 3/2 Horse, or rummaging for two (discarding two cards then drawing two cards)
Essence Channeler and Amalia Benavides Aguirre might be enough copies of this effect for a Standard build-around
Dont be surprised if your opponents take out your Evolution Sage as soon as they can otherwise youll quickly take over a match
It's half the mana cost for a 0/8 with flying and shroud