Then I realized that this card could straight up copy someone elses instant or sorcery spell or activated or triggered ability
This huge flyer can end games quickly, and its Ward makes it impossible for your opponent to deal with it in a way that doesnt cost them something significant
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While maybe a bit weird, insofar as I may never be able to cast the spells I exile with it, the fact that the Specter works well with both Wasteland Strangler (because it exiles cards) and Castle Locthwain (because I get access to more cards without increasing my hand size), it feels like a nice fit
This means an extra land drop, another attack phase, and a whole new untap
Therefore, the back of the card is foil instead of the front