(2024-06-07) Unlike a face-down creature that was cast using a morph or disguise ability, a manifested creature may still be turned face up after it loses its abilities if it's a creature card
A-tier Paldean Clodsire (Dark / Shining Revelry) Does 120 damage to Poisoned targets with its two energy attack, and is very tanky
Theoretically, a 2/2 body should not be good in a format chock-full of 2/3 creatures, but Grim Flayer is easily the best creature and probably the best card in the deck
That activated ability is sweet, but you cant just cast your fifth Templar Knight and then activate the ability unless you can give that Knight haste, so there are some hoops to jump through
For players who dont mind casting themselves as the villain (or even relish it!), black is an excellent choice
I partially think of this is as a slow Pyrogoyf that deals 3 on initial attack and, if it exiles a turn spell, kills something on the next turn