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Creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain indestructible and haste until end of turn

The weird Scrabbling Claws saw a bit of play back in the day - and even in its more modern release during Ravnica Allegiance - and a few years later, Relic of Progenitus would become one of the best options available

Additionally, characters with the bodyguard ability like Simba Protective Cub can be very useful

The "once per turn" clause is a bit of a bummer, but probably necessary to prevent easy infinite combos

It gives all your creatures vigilance, which it doesn't have itself, and can create tokens

The first and by far the most expensive is Kalonian HydraKalonian Hydra, something of a staple for +1/+1 counter decks