Equipment that can become creatures have the reconfigure ability, which lets you pay a mana cost to switch between modes.
Like Fear of Missing Out, its value is tied to a single deck, but its generically powerful effect gives it a slightly better chance of finding a home in other strategies before it rotates in February 2027.
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Every creature that dies or gets milled becomes an opportunity for Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben | Illustration by Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss Coolness (or the lack of it) are completely subjective, and they cant be firmly established across different players
Getting 2 counters is probably fine (a nombo with mana elves) but this might be another case where its a draw spell first and a combat trick second
Slowing things down slightly is where blue-black Pirates shine thanks to the impressive Hostage Taker