Before damage calculation, if this card is being attacked by an opponent's monster, and was face-down at the start of the Damage Step: You can target 1 monster your opponent controls, except the attacking monster
However, if you want to use this creature as your Orzhov commander or as part of your infect deck, it's an option
With beautiful artwork illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and unusual, striking colorations on all the cards, its no wonder theyre hugely attractive to collectors and fans
[C][C][C] Sonic Blast - 220 damage
Like Chimeric Idol, it may cause you to play in an odd manner, but its not enough to make the drawback bad or getting around the drawback not worth it due to the efficiency
That said, having a land that produces mana and does another thing is always good, especially since this helps sort through late-game junk