The problem is that it becomes a mana sink that you can only use on your own turn, rather than a way to invest leftover mana at the end of an opponent's or immediately after they drop a board wipe
These rough early versions helped to shape the Magic we all love today, and its no surprise that collectors go wild for them whenever they surface
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters is also a solid choice, though it doesnt directly interact with fractals
The most likely commander on this list to be banned, and currently a Game Changer, Tergrid isnt fun to play against
And just in case, since protection is a tricky keyword: The bonuses that Sword of Fire and Ice provide do have synergy protection from a color not only protects against removal, but also lets you bypass blockers from that color
This Darkness-type Pokemon has 100 HP and can deal a solid 60 damage each turn with its Corner Move