Distribution at that scale, combined with the character's unmatched global recognition, created a perfect environment for massive grading volume
Don't forget that Shadow's damage can trigger on every opponent each turn, further punishing players who favor instant speed spells
This is highly effective in competitive formats like Modern and Legacy, where many decks rely on low-cost spells like Lightning Bolt, Path to Exile, and Thoughtseize to get ahead
From a value perspective, Smothering Tithe is the clear winner here, but honestly, most people would probably be happy with anyhting outside of the Command Tower
I dont spring for an expensive brush (four to five dollars apiece), but I dont exactly use the ones that came in a childs watercolor palette, either
The heroic trigger usually gives the creature or the controlling player a benefit, like a token or a +1/+1 counter