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Just two mana for three shield counters is excellent, and in counter-centric decks you're likely also going to be running things like Doubling Season to make those shields last even longer

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It set the tone for Blue's ability to accrue raw card advantage

For starters, you gain one lore whenever its exerted, and on top of that, its an Evasive card, meaning few others are able to actually challenge it, which is crucial when it comes to climbing the ladder to twenty lore

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Sure, it doesnt add mana, but who needs it to when it fills your graveyard for nothing