This mechanic represents Sins various regenerative capabilities, the creation of Sinspawn, and also shows the mysterious cycle that the people of Spira are trapped in
Subsequently, the price of this card has been kept rather low, as only Standard, Pioneer, and a few Moderns decks need this card
If youre the beat down thats not a huge limitation, but the card would be significantly better if it did offer the buff at all times, as it would make it pretty impossible for your opponents to attack you, too
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Well, for a lot of color pairs it offers a crucial, extra typed dual land that also has a little bit of card advantage stapled to it, as a treat