Board wipes are an excellent choice here, as is anything that forces players to sacrifice permanents or stop attacking
MTG 's new FF9 Vivi card pairs obnoxiously well with Monstrous Rage, so its ban can be a "double-dip" for the Standard meta by nerfing mono Red aggro and Vivi at the same time
Its been a big finisher in the format since the formats inception, offering a way for creatures to avoid removal, swing in, and get around blockers
Once a level 1 card is inserted into the deck, it is almost a natural step to insert this card into the deck
Your Leader's reliable effect, which can be activated when your opponent attacks, gives you a guaranteed way to defend against 1000 power each turn
One of the best things about competitive play is the strange and creative decks formed using underrated cards