Because we didn't always have access to multicolor (this was back in the day where we wouldn't put multicolor cards in sets without a multicolor theme), we decided the ability made the most sense in black
Many of the best white creatures include abilities that force your opponent to play around additional costs, can swarm the board with all sorts of little creatures, and control the skies with flying creatures like angels
[R][R][C] Searing Flame: 90 damage
Lastly for the deck, we have Grismold, the Dreadsower, who always felt like a poor imitation of Slimefoot, the Stowaway
It scales up in power based on the total number of artifacts your opponents collectively control
Up until Legends , the Legendary type didnt exist in Magic: The Gathering