Against other fair decks, Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer isnt as good, especially against creature-based decks that can easily roadblock a 2/1 creature
Its a little funny to think the serene moment depicted on this card would likely be followed up by a massive Fireball, but that hardly robs this art of its place on this list
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Stalwart Shield-Bearers give your other creatures with defender +0/+2, which is a pretty big boost to their toughness
Perhaps it is thinking something deep and profound
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