Domain players had dominated all weekend;the deck was by far the best-performing of the big threeDomain, Gruul, and Pixiebut the mirror match looked to be an under-explored area of the metagame
However, unless you have a specific attachment to the year, it's functionally identical to the other version
And while the value is undeniable, its not backbreaking value, so I dont imagine it will provoke a removal spell from your opponents that something like Skullclamp or Panharmonicon will
And thats not only fine but also extremely cool I promise thats fact and not just my opinion
Credit: Wizards of the Coast Doctor Octopus, Master Planner Saffgor: While being 7 mana and lacking Green is a downside, this Doc Ock is fundamentally a Damia, Sage of Stone with trinket text about Villains