However, with the introduction of Melffys in Return of the Duelist , making a beast deck with level 2 monsters has never been easier
You can also get a more focused power buff using Cavalry Drillmaster if you want as well
Dragunity Phalanx can be summoned with Dragunity Dux (which can be searched by Dragon Ravine), but this isn't especially relevant, since this inteaction requires a lot of setup
Paired with counterspells or synergistic pieces like Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir, Tidal Barracuda becomes both a support tool and a way to earn goodwill at a multiplayer table
(Hey, theres another card for Spike!) Over-the-top cards like this are the reason few new equipment cards ever dominate their formatsWizards has found a clear example of too good. This is a card that can dominate just about any format you stick it in, and new players often underestimate its power