Unfortunately, this prowess-lite ability doesnt mesh well with other werewolf-related strategies, and its overcosted for the spellslinger style decks it seems designed for
Sword of Hearth and Home also searches for basic lands, but only when Cloud deals combat damage to an opponent
Okay so the Cactuar is a bit of a meme card, its true
Lastly, note that "mana cost" was originally called "casting cost" up until the release of the Sixth Edition core set, which brought a number of important rules and terminology changes
Mushus not here to guide the plot
Mind you, a few decks found other ways to beat it, like this second place deck: Yep, thats right, Porphyry Nodes dont target, and dont sacrifice, so they still blow up the angel