Example: Thoughtseize isnt great against Elves
While Bant Counters doesn't seem like the most inspiring of themes, Tidus, Yuna's Guardian provides so much value for three mana that it's hard to ignore, letting you draw cards, move counters around, and even proliferate each turn
Able to disrupt opponents, draw cards, bounce creatures, and more, Jace was widely considered the most powerful card in the Worldwake set
The back card is a solid equipment
After being used, it also reduces the opponents next attack by 30 damage
[-5]: Kaya, Orzhov Usurper deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards that player owns in exile and you gain that much life