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It would fit right at home in a blue/black deck focusing on cheap, efficient creatures backed up by a few counterspells and removal

Thing in the Ice / Awoken Horror Thing in the Ice is a staple in Pioneer, and for good reason

This has obvious synergy with deathly, necromantic effects like Unearth and Encore, but it works best with Dredge staples like Bloodghast

But Paul didnt stash it away in a vault

When you see a card you need to ask yourself the question: is it worth it investing turns and resources to actually be able to summon/play it

If none of your opponents control three or more creatures at that point, the ability won't do anything