Bouncing back to your hand isn't as bad as sacrificing a creature, but the effect still sets you back in a big way and can be followed up with a nasty counterspell
This ability pairs beautifully with loyalty counters, helping your walkers reach ultimates much quicker
Because this thing usually comes into play as at least a 12/12
We stood there for another 15 minutes while I tried to come to grips with what was before me
Itll also be an investigate machine, allowing you to create Clues whenever creatures die, are blinked, or exiled, and that makes it a very strong fit in Azorius creature decks including Brago, King Eternal, Yorion, Sky Nomad, and the like
You could check which one this particular checklist represented before deck building if you weren't playing with opaque sleeves