Untap, dump another 16 mana into it and attack as a 12/12 then finish them off with that 12 points of ping
Most of the time that training pays off, but occasionally a card stacks up enough raw value to be worth running regardless
Between memorable alt arts, fan-favorite Eeveelutions, and a few gold staples that remain fixtures in competitive decks, Brilliant Stars continues to command respect from both players and collectors
Both figures reflected a combination of character recognition, debut in the format, and genuine competitive relevance
Niccolo Abate recently pulled that off, and blew our minds
Being able to hit a land means this card always has a target for its ability and cheating it out to hit your opponents mana sources often hamstrings them enough that the next threat kills them