For decks that thrive off of having access to a specific Permanent, such as Mono-Green Devotion with Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx, this card is a great flex-slot consideration
Isn't that a nonbo (aka the opposite of a combo)?" The answer was this was more of a Vorthos design than a Mel one
The value of X is determined as Briar Hydra's last ability resolves
P/T Number 214 Language Franais Legal Formats Commander, Legacy, Modern, Vintage Not Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Pauper, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless Rulings (7/5/2024) If Alexios can't attack for any reason (such as being tapped), then it doesn't attack
Much like book Gandalf, the card has an exit and return baked into its very nature
After all, Id expect you to want some removal spells in your deck