You can get protection from everything (Progenitus)
They were neutered due to a fear of how powerful their mechanic might be
You can cheat out some of your biggest creatures, artifacts, and enchantments through convoke, such as Shivan Branch-burner, Thunderhead Squadron, and the damage-tripling City On Fire to quickly bring the game to an end
Its also a very flavorful card in political builds, such as Queen Marchesa, and the incidental lifelink is a nice bonus
8 Supernaturalist Is a Boss Monster With a Delayed Search Soul Fusion Oct
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