This doesn't target that nonland permanent
This potency stems from Bubbling Mucks lack of need for a specific manabase when deckbuilding
Like most commands, you get to choose two modes out of four, create a copy of target Elf, return two permanents from the graveyard to your hand, destroy a creature or enchantment, or, the big one, give a players creatures +3/+3 and untap them
Using a Shift mechanic to bring the ink cost down to five, and combined with Resist plus two added to a strong defense of six, he is already set to be a force to be reckoned with
Lets jump right in
Seriously, if the first exposure most people had to Magic was Bottle Gnomes, the game would have 100% retention