If youre building a sneaky, trickster-style deck, basic energy is a mustand thats where this list comes in
When you do, search your library for a basic Island, Swamp, or Mountain card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle and you gain 1 life
As an actual card, I wouldnt count on Vorpal Sword for anything more than giving a creature deathtouch
Its design is inspired by an emperor penguin, which is fitting given its commanding presence and the trident-like crest on its head that signifies its leadership
Whether that helps you win is another matter
Of course, this only makes the fact that Snapcaster Mage isnt the featured bonus card that much more painful