Being able to sacrifice Goblins for red mana might not seem overpowered, but due to the way Goblin strategies tend to snowball, providing a slightly more destructive red version of Llanowar Elves is often enough to help Goblin decks outspeed opponents with ease
Among the best options for this are Felidar Sovereign with lifegain, Palinchron for infinite mana with Deadeye Navigator, or any of the dozens of combos you can make with Intruder Alarm
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Pancham has endured across generations due to its unique blend of cuteness and combat prowess
While Bant Counters doesn't seem like the most inspiring of themes, Tidus, Yuna's Guardian provides so much value for three mana that it's hard to ignore, letting you draw cards, move counters around, and even proliferate each turn
Just as I did back then, I find myself marveling at the art