Urza, Talrand, Baral they never want to be turning sideways, and so getting the best part of protection with the option of paying more for a 4/4 token with relevant creature types
You sacrifice flying creatures but you get to do more things with your own creatures on your turn, and bouncing cards of theirs with Man-o'-War and Tradewind Rider could deal with things you don't want to give to other players but don't want the original player to have, either
It doesnt pair nicely with Muxus, Goblin Grandee, so it might not ultimately earn a slot
The Enchanted variant shows a more triumphant pose atop a rock, with a songbird perched on the uplifted finger of a smiling Snow White
And each time you increase that loyalty count, you have a better chance of getting a powerful 2nd ability to work
Tourach, Dread Cantor Hymn to Tourach is an insane card to run in black decks, and having access to a creature with the same effect is absolutely amazing, despite the extra mana investment you have to pay to kick Tourach, Dread Cantor
