It's even better than Falling Star, as it destroys any permanent it touches, including lands
Really solid pure card draw for red, which usually has Treasures around to dump
Decklist: Izzet Murktide in Modern Murktide Regent | Illustration by Lucas Graciano Creature (12) Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer x4 Dragon's Rage Channeler x4 Murktide Regent x4 Instant (22) Spell Pierce x2 Archmage's Charm x4 Counterspell x4 Unholy Heat x4 Lightning Bolt x4 Consider x4 Sorcery (4) Artifact (4) Land (18) Steam Vents x4 Flooded Strand x2 Island x3 Misty Rainforest x2 Polluted Delta x2 Spirebluff Canal x4 Scalding Tarn Izzet Murktide aims to play cheap spells from the start, attack with Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer and Dragon's Rage Channeler
If all players run out of cards during this effect, the game is a draw
They matter a lot
Gantu costs a whopping eight ink to play to the table, but once down his six offense and six defense, along with the ability to quest for two lore points, make him a very powerful glimmer to play