That does make it a jack of all trades, master of none, but once you get those +1/+1 counters flying on your cards, you wont mind one bit
Ward 1 may not seem like a lot, but it can really make something a worse target for removal, or just make your opponent waste removal on a 1 mana 1/1 dog
Codsworth is either ramp or utility , depending on what you need it for given the game state
early MTG references a bunch of real-world people (particularly in flavour text), but one of the most significant science equation showing up as a huge magical revelation
Illustrated by Luca Zontini Standard Not Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Not Legal Historic Not Legal Modern Legal Brawl Not Legal Legacy Legal Comp
Paired with cards like Avenger of Zendikar and Shefet Dunes, your land recursion strategy should be rolling