As new sets are released and the game evolves, certain cards may see a rise or decline in value
Blitzball's last ability doesn't care who controls the legendary creature that dealt combat damage to an opponent this turn
Farewell is strongest when all modes are used, but the caster can pick just one or two if they choose, making it a bit overcosted for its effect but more flexible
Being this large for this price at the time was an outstanding deal, even if nowadays it doesn't look like much, and the bonus life points were like adding insult to injury, causing players to wince looking at their hand that little bit more and do it again when you cast additional black spells
Kill their creature on their end step and have a counterspell up on their next turn
When kicked successfully, he delivers one of the strongest single-card payoffs among the best zombie commanders