Solemnity At first glance, Solemnity looks like an energy hoser, and while this was probably its original intention, it actually does much, much more than just hate on energy decks
The rip test The light test's infinitely more evil variant, this requires you to tear open or peel back the corner of your card to check for the presence of that magical, authenticity-guaranteeing internal black layer
Its spooky art, connection to Halloween, and fan favourite status help boost its desirability
He takes cards you wouldn't have ever dreamed of playing and makes them win
As both the leader of a Commander deck and as part of the 99, the ramping aspects of the card help players get to big, splashy spells like Craterhoof Behemoth and Rise From the Dark Realms