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encoaching dragonstorm did in fact register as Encroaching Dragonstorm, and that helps a lot when Im flying through a decklist trying to upload it as fast as possible

The card effect itself, while good, isn't unique

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In addition to his fight ability, he makes all other hydra creatures 4 mana cheaper, so the turn you cast him (and the turn after) you will be able to flood the battlefield with enormous hydras

If an effect allows you to play a specific modal double-faced card, you may cast it as a spell or play it as a land, as determined by which face you choose to play

The best response is usually to have cheap removal/early blockers, though Cranial Ram means that the BR player can make anything into a threat given enough time