Cannot be Tributed while face-up in the Monster Zone
Sure, you will likely get a win or two off with the instant-lose ability, but getting a six or seven drop legendary creature out on turn two or three is much more reliable
It comes at a price that might make players consider whether this card is worth playing, but I think its a good trade against opponents running islands
In all honesty, its one of the better 3-mana counterspells, potentially giving you control of the spell, and your opponent freaks out at the possibility of getting their expensive spell stolen, not countered
However, a Link Monster can also be used a material
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