So Lleyton and his mother played at home
It serves a similar toolbox purpose in Commander decks, even decks where its the general
This simple yet devastating mechanic allows players to freeze an opponent's primary offensive threat before it gets a chance to strike, or forcefully rest an active character to set them up as an easy target for counter-attacks on the following turn
Tyranid Swarm (green-blue-red)
Rogues Passage costs four mana to activate, while The Black Gate only costs two mana, with the stipulation that the creature must be attacking the player with the most life or tied for the most life
Not only does Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER incentivize this "everybody gets some equipment" approach, but other legendaries like Barret Wallace and Sephiroth, Fallen Hero reward having multiple equipped creatures on the field