It's a very strong ability and, if you can keep Kronk healthy and protected , can help you fill your side of the board with characters
The body and cost of this recursive dork stop it being a good tempo or a good value play despite trying to appear as if it were both
When that ability resolves, the player who was dealt combat damage this way loses the game even if Summon: Primal Odin isn't on the battlefield anymore or is controlled by another player
The Sire is a strong entry in the vein of Consecrated Sphinx
Bloodline Keeper / Lord of Lineage A mono-black Vampire card providing substantial support to the archetype, Bloodline Keeper / Lord of Lineage is also a standout example of one of Innistrads key mechanics: transforming double-faced cards
Players need new cards to keep up with the game, of course, but that doesnt account for the huge success of Collector Boosters