But a two-mana 2/1isnt, and by the time you play your 5-drop and make this a 4/3, it isnt like it will be unbeatable
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet and drawing cards, name a better pairing
Having yen on hand not only avoids awkward delays at the till, but also gives you more flexibility when negotiating for rarer singles or sealed boxes
For those who don't know, "holo" refers to the holofoil effect in the picture, and "shadowless" refers to the lack of shadow between the gold border and the blue background (later cards added a "shadow" to give the card depth.) Both of these properties make the card more valuable, and when combined with the 9 rating, you get the $2,200 price tag
Does Black Bolt include any special foil patterns
Don't use this early, because it could help your opponent getting veiler, so use it when strictly necessary, preferably with library on the field