As an amazing colorless finisher, it was too tempting for too many decks
Most combat keywords benefit from +1/+1 counters, including trample, first and double strike, flying, and above all else lifelink
This, thankfully, gives you a creature right away
Its got a wealth of mechanics, complexity, and innovation, though theres a risk of too much stuff
However, some of the rules structures are clumsy and make it overly complicated
Updated April 17, 2025, by Ryan Hay: Mono-white has gotten some powerful additions to its library, with Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines, Celestine, the Living Saint, and Myrel, Shield of Argive joining the list of top contenders in Magic