This is inherently powerful stuff we're dealing with so watch out for all those artifact and bird token generators
In fact, hes quick to point out that not only is Lignify his first card, its also one that he still plays to this day, in his Tuvasa the Sunlit Enchantress deck
I mean, easily and reliably hardcountering before youve ever taken a turn
The trigger to pay 1R can be paid when your opponents attack, too, meaning they will do way more damage to other opponents but crucially the same amount of damage to you, as it wont increase when they attack you
This type of design insight is the most fun, finding neat ways to edge around rules or to allow people to do new, neat, combos to create unique dynamics in play to emerge