It was an awkward attempt to mitigate the impact of an inexpensive commander in the days when commanders commonly cost six or more
Echoes of Eternity (MH3-004) - Modern Horizons 3 Echoes of Eternity (MH3-004) - Modern Horizons 3 Wizards of the Coast This item is like new, pulled from a sealed pack
Dark Depths is an epic card in the game, is registered 6,652 times over at EDHREC.com as well as powering numerous formats and casual builds alike
its an endearing bit of worldbuilding that makes Theros feel like a rich, breathing world, instead of just some artwork in a trading card game
But while we've seen this effect at two or three mana plenty of times, Redirect Lightning can be cast for only one - it's just that you take five damage when you cast it for this cheaper cost
If something proves popular in a certain space, it tends to take root there