They also do a good job of minimizing early-game attacks, since opponents are more likely to use their mana on important set-up plays than spending that mana just to attack you
I had just learned about Black Lotus, discovered how powerful it was, and was wondering why people werent playing it (besides the card being so expensive!)
As many mono-green decks already prioritize large creatures, this card gives the player the benefit of not only making their big creatures cheaper but also making them all bigger and giving them trample
Cards that give your lands basic land types, like Dryad of the Ilysian Grove, help mitigate this requirement
This card can heal a couple of points of damage to any one of your characters while drawing a ton of cards for maximum value
Crew 1 The Lunar Whale lets you look at the top card of your library whenever you want (with one restrictionsee below), even if you don't have priority