I know that there havent been many Equipment which themselves have static or activated abilities (save Shadowspear), but I dont think I want that for Equipment
Midnight Scavengers is okay, especially if you have a lot of disposable deathtouchers to bring back, but it still doesn't compare favorably to the above finishers unless you really want to meld it with Graf Rats
It is irrelevant how the creature was destroyed: whether an effect destroyed it directly, or lethal damage was dealt to it
I see this as a good value Elvish Spirit Guide however most people see it as an awful value Avenger of Zendikar or something
and Magic: The Gathering , and these games each have the concept of monsters, soldiers, and more fighting on behalf of the player
Since the majority of targeted removal is mono-colored, this is great protection