Obscura Interceptor Before Ertai Resurrected was printed, Obscura Interceptor was a very popular creature that Standard Esper decks ran to out-tempo their opponents because it offers you a similar effect that slows down your opponents plays
This translates to being defined primarily as the color with the best creatures and the best ramp in the game
(Plus, it cantrips for a card.) Its a great card for the Nekusar trigger and a clever card
Two mana to flicker a creature or artifact isnt the best rate, but when you can flicker many targets at once, you have a powerful tool at your disposal
Before the festivities get underway, however, weve got a few appetizers to tide us over
And ironically, Elspeth, Suns Champion is here, too, for the reason you think she is