Only you can decide what concessions you're willing to make
Indescent Proposal Bind to Secrecy | Illustration by David Astruga As cool as it is to finally see this art after so many years, it's a bit of a double-edged sword
Granted, if youre able to nab an opposing green or white creature like a Thragtusk, Restoration Angel, or Kitchen Finks, youre going to be on top of the world, but even if it doesnt three power of intimidating evasive damage for three is pretty solid for the mana
VAT 2.46 when you buy any 3+ 2.15 when you buy any 10+ 2.00 when you buy any 50+ 2.46 when you buy any 3+ 2.15 when you buy any 10+ 2.00 when you buy any 50+ 3.07 incl
And the Political Trickery does it perfectly, for little investment
A 2/1 and a 1/1 flier is already a great deal for 2 mana, but those tokens are artifacts, which opens up many more synergistic paths, and you often get more than just that first thopter from Loyal Apprentice