Buffing your creatures is a nice touch, but I see the real reason to run this sword is for its proliferate ability
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Flake Strike does have the downside of not being able to be used two turns in a row, so thats where its Double Blaze GX attack comes in
Its scarcity, visual impact, and the nostalgia it evokes have driven strong secondary market demand, making it a standout card both in terms of value and cultural significance within the set
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope isnt cheap
Keenes ward ability is a big price for opponents to pay just to target it, and if you run counterspells you can easily get opponents to waste some of their life