Sure, paying ward costs can be a tad annoying, but ward isnt an overpowered mechanic thats impossible to play against
Covenant is also a fine sweeper-style effect in a multicolor control deck, with many EDHREC users slotting it into decks playing mana creatrues, counterspells, and other staples like Rhystic StudyRhystic Study, Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel, and Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Kevin Durant during your opponent's next turn
7 Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot Turns Exactsies Into Card Advantage Boros Doesn't Just Attack Anymore Outlaws of Thunder Junction was a limited format filled to the brim with targeted removal, but a few of its legends that didn't quite make a splash in Draft have stood out to players for their compelling, unique designs
Which is really the larger point
cards from your field to your DON