You choose whether to cast the chosen card as part of the chapter ability's resolution
The flash and the hand manipulation, particularly in combination are what make the card so versatile and playable
Blue-Black , finally, is all about villains and the return of the Connive mechanic, which allows players to both draw cards and strengthen their creatures
Ive got just such a Zirda deck built, with a lot of delve into the dungeon cards, as WotCs Studio X made them a bit more expensive than they should have been because they werent entirely sure how theyd impact Standard
It has since been banned from tournament play, but no urban legends accompany it and no hand-drawn versions of it exist in Mr
Opponents arent likely to want to block it since it has deathtouch so you'll likely be able to drop some attractions and buff it for at least a couple turns