Consuming Tide seeks to break parity on the traditional blue board wipe, something Im absolutely here for
I dont like the way that costs scale, especially for a monstrosity ability
Nonethless, if you get into a counter war you can use this counter another one of your opponents spells with the last spell they cast, particularly if you're trying to stop your opponent from going off
I would be remiss to leave Celestial Purge out of a ranking of the best sideboard cards in the format
I already loved steel - mostly for big Tinker Bell - and enjoyed pairing it with emerald in my own decks, which is a fun ink colour for anyone who doesnt like being challenged
While Rem doesnt protect himself, you can stack some equipment on him to keep him alive, creating a nigh-insurmountable board state for your opponents to overcome