It was the first time easy destruction effects were present with little to no cost, all while being able to easily OTK due to Grit preventing Life Points going to 0
It can be a good option against the mirror matchup, gaining a resource edge over opponents
Basically, the reason certain Magic cards have value is the fact that Wizards of the Coast promised never to reprint them, so whatever is out there is all there is
Blade Splicer is a solid three-drop on its own, adding four power and toughness to the battlefield, which is especially impressive for a white card
Both cards are roughly $0.50 each, feeding the discard pile perfectly for Mega Lucario exs Aura Jab acceleration
As the first enchantment creature, it would have been nice to have it show up in the block that "introduces" enchantment creatures