New Keyword Action: Earthbend Earthbenders use the land itself to build formidable attacks and fortify their position
And its even a more-than-viable commander
I would like to see more ability lands who are still primarily lands and really only usefully offer their effects in extreme game situations
Since Gladiator is a singleton format that grants less oppor-tunities to use any individual card, you really want cards that are some combination of self sufficient, game winning, and flexible
Second, it can turn on potential cycling synergies
Chandra, the Firebrand Copying instants and sorceries is a neat ability, but Chandra, the Firebrand either requires a ton of mana to cast it and a spell worth copying or the luck to see it survive a turn cycle