Still a powerful effect, various different versions of this effect have been unveiled over the years in Magic , but Relentless Assault gets credit for being the first
Getting a Treasure token every time you cast your first spell helps you with ramping and mana fixing
Can you think of any other Izzet-aligned creatures that might play well with
If it has extra health, the same is achieved, but in a more pacific way
The most basic and common of which is simply denying one attacker damage for a turn
Enchantment destruction "Enchantress" ability (Whenever you play an enchantment, draw a card.) Fight "Fog" (Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.) Forced block (Target creature must block this turn.) Friendly to creatures Friendly to enchantments Friendly to lands Increasing counters and/or tokens "Lhurgoyf" (This creature's power and toughness are equal to the number of cards in your/all graveyards.) Life gain "Lure" (All creatures able to block this creature must do so.) "Lure," Limited (This creature must be blocked this turn if able.) Mana production, permanent Play extra lands/Put a land from hand onto the battlefield