But since the TCG doesn't usually deal with dual-types (it has in the past, sporadically), this is shorthanded
What differentiates it from other artifact payoffs is that it both costs a lot of nominal mana and protects itself via ward
Allies That Provide Keywords : 6 cards Allies that provide keywords are great for our deck
I can see you stacking counters on this creature against red and green decks and turning it into a huge creature that digs for the removal necessary to prevent an army of opposing creatures taking it down in combat
Here's an abbreviated version of the list we came up with: Gods Some riff on the nine realms Many specific creature types (Elves, Dwarves, Giants, etc.) Specific weapons (hammers, axes, swords, etc.) Norse-style magic (runes, omens, zombies, etc.) Lots of fighting/combat-centric things Other resonant Viking things (helmets, boats, funerals, etc.) Cold climate It was a good list and gave us a lot to work on
Some are "dual lands" that tap for two colors or mana, such as Orzhov Guild Gate