Pointed Discussion

Good card for the first turn.

Pretty good blocker, but these days, I'd have to say that it's strictly worse than Llanowar Augur.

Obsoleted by Wall of Vines.

Often used in the early days because they were a dime a dozen common, fairly efficient blocker, and flavorful for green. Now there are far too many "strictly better" cards. Still gives me a safe feeling looking at it though. Might still find a place in a deck dedicated to getting boatloads of mana from Overgrown Battlement. VERY dedicated to it...

Well, it certainly was a solid play back in its prime.

I would say it is still a solid play in the present, if your game involves throwing big honkers out. This little wall stuffs a weenie in the face and buys you a round or two to get your mana developed.

Why is there a Word of Command hiding in the trees?