Ah, this is the answer to a question I was just typing up after seeing vroman's response. It was my inexperience with the templating that prompted these inquiries, so thanks for the clarifications guys.
The effect is pretty strong, although it still gets competition from Leyline and Extirpate. I wonder if vintage decks will find room for more graveyard hate beyond the 4 Leylines, or if they would actually play this card over Leyline. My guess is no to both questions, but its worth testing out first obviously.
i am sure someone said it, but the one issue with this card is vulnerability to thoughtseize. leyline is probably better, extirpate might be worse (1 casting cost? what am i, bill gates?). might be used as leyline 5-6-7-8, or maybe i am totally wrong
edit: oh, hey, wow, way to go me for opening thread, then not reading for a while and then replying
