Targeting the opponent can be upside in some spots, but a liability in others, and on the whole, Id call it a wash
8 Stalwart Shield-Bearers A 0/3 with defender for two mana, Stalwart Shield-Bearers is a creature that provides all other creatures with defender under its owner's control with +0/+2
Now weve reached a point where Historic is being played at the worlds top tournaments, and Muxuss Goblins might be the formats best deck
In practiceand Ive found this to be true with many different games, not just Magicwhen theres a small, closed playgroup for a competitive game, the playgroup will either fly apart with the rules as they are written or arc toward stability by altering the rules
If youre familiar with Gravepact or Dictate of Erebos effects, youll be somewhat familiar with Sothera