Now, board wipes and non-targeted removal still work, and enchantments like Nowhere to Run can nullify Wards, but this is still a strong card that I expect to see get played a lot in Standard and especially Limited
Whenever equipped creature attacks, it doesnt untap during its controllers next untap step
Remember that a big part of being fun to play against comes from you the player
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For example, instead of simply filling the deck with every Angel in the correct colors, a Level 5 Giada, Font of Hope deck may focus on affordable Angels, reliable card draw, and/or ways to take advantage of the additional counters she provides
The card builds on the old, iconic Flame Swordsman from the early days of Yu-Gi-Oh!s history, so it appeals to players who want to revisit that card in 2026