With a cost of only one ink and the ability to challenge with two bonus strength, Captain Hook: Forceful Duelist is easy to deploy early in a game and can create a quick, aggressive front
[+1]: Create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token
In general, EDH players overrate board wipes, and their value can really depend on local metas, but putting yourself behind often isnt worth it
Legendary Creature - Nightmare Fear of Burning Alive When this creature enters, it deals 4 damage to each opponent
Dwarves sadly only get to be non-goblin goblins, while wraiths and orcs would have to wait until Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to get some worthwhile support
It's important that players get excited by the mythic rares, and players tend to get less excited by cards they don't understand