Once Essence Channeler has been blocked by a creature without flying or reach, losing life to give it flying and vigilance won't cause it to become unblocked
Decks that require lots of Pokemon on the bench like M Rayquaza-EX and Raichu obviously get a nice headstart, but also ones that utilize bats
One has a quadruple clause (nonlegendary, creature, converted mana cost X, graveyard), the other gives me an emblem (as if this thing that cant be interacted with is actually easier to understand than just saying For the rest of the game) I hope people remember this type of hit the next time people start talking about dumbing down the game
Furthermore, although it is destroyed by battle, it has a draw effect
Have you ever wondered if generative AI can be used to create fun new Magic the Gathering cards
It was initially released as part of the Japanese set Crimson Haze, where it was snapped up as one of the most popular cards in that expansion set