Jund, Grixis builds, and more like to run this card both in the mainboard and sideboard, and Affinity players will soon feel the heat
Several helpful YouTube videos also break down turn phases even further
In reality, a second- or third-turn Mana Drain often fuelled Mahamoti Djinn, a huge Braingeyser, a game-ending Mind Twist, or any other number of ridiculously accelerated plays
Obviously its not really worth spending two mana and a card to turn your worst creature into the best creature on the battlefield, but what about a spell that can either do that or turn your opponents best creature into the worst creature on the battlefield
The Pokmon video games, in particular, have been a significant part of Filipino gaming culture, with many of us growing up with our hands clasped around Nintendo consoles, journeying through pixelated realms in search of these enchanting creatures
Avenger is ultimately stronger, but they both make plants equal to the number of lands you control (Phylath specifies basics, sadly)