FAIR USE DISCLAIMER As usual with these sorts of lists, Im more interested in capturing an interesting cross-section of powerful spells than I am in choosing a strict definition of what makes one best
It functions in all zones, not only while a card that has it is on the battlefield
Creatures (23) 2 Verdurous Gearhulk 4 Metallic Mimic 3 Rishkar, Peema Renegade 2 Herald of Secret Streams 4 Kumena's Speaker 4 Merfolk Branchwalker 4 River Sneak Lands (23) Spells (12) Okay, so I guess Metallic Mimic as our tribal lord is sort of working with the +1/+1 counter theme except, none of the +1/+1 counter cards are particularly exciting
One turn is good, but three turns is better when utilizing cards like Howl of the HordeHowl of the Horde and Increasing VengeanceIncreasing Vengeance
Paradox Engine First Printed: 2017-JAN Banned: 2019-JUL Paradox Engine can be played in any deck, and creates large amounts of mana at little-to-no deckbuilding cost
The most surprising one to most people is Mana Reflection