The stat- and ability-changing effect is permanent, even if Lizard bites the big one (ask Andrew Garfield how that turns out)
This, added to the fact that many fish effects are really strong and that is why they take a life from you, makes the archetype generate very interesting scenarios
Incredible Ecclesia + Light Hex going second can cheat out Invoked Mechaba fast through Light Hex's effect which is another solid omni-negate
Storing mixed-grader slabs in inconsistent holders
Brawl Not Legal Vintage Legal Timeless Not Legal Commander Legal Pauper Not Legal Oathbreaker Legal Penny Legal Toolbox Notes and Rules Information for Thrumming Stone: If you cast a spell that already has ripple (such as Surging Flame, which has ripple 4) while Thrumming Stone is on the battlefield, both ripple abilities will trigger separately
Even outside that ideal scenario, you can leverage a 2-mana board wipe that attacks lands and the hand in many situations