this is probably the best of the "When this enters the battlefield return a corresponding colored creature back to your hand" in the cycle, especially with the new M10 rules. Basically pay 1 life after you declare something "Blocked" to negate any damage that creature would do that turn, unless it has trample, or if it would simply be targeted with removal. It's return effect works quite well with Sage of Epityr, Augury Owl, Nekrataal, etc. And, since it's also U you can run with Leyline of Anticipation just to be a dou-che'.

  -- By Jay from Minneapolis, MN USA on April 02, 2011

Harpy + Aluren + Aether Charge = Infinite Damage Play your 2 enchantments and play this guy for free, your opponent takes 4 damage from AC, and your Harpy bounces itself. Lather, rinse, repeat.

  -- By Toby Burgess from Lawrence, KS on January 29, 2010

Can be a mean, tricky defender--one hard creature for your opponents to get rid of. Moreover, when coupled with Ravenous Rats (from the Invasion expansion), it is one half of a mean discard combination that will leave your opponents feeling extremely frustrated.

  -- By Zedechai from California, USA on December 28, 2002

its da shiz!

  -- By Anonymous from Cleveland, OH USA on November 03, 2002