Overall, Elena, Turk Recruit may not see widespread play in competitive decks unless the specific synergy or strategy calls for her inclusion
Its making me contemplate being active for a season and playing in person constructed, just to get all of the goodies
Its also an important support piece for vehicle commanders that are at least white and blue, and granting lifelink and vigilance to an artifact creature (probably a vehicle youve crewed) can be really good
The deck plays on a few axesprotection and rule setting (Game Control), soldiers and board presence (Game Advancement), and game closing (the two combined)
The use of contrasting reds and greens, the spikes and sawblades conveying a sense of terrible danger, and just the figurative image of someone fleeing while on a treadmill all combine to create a sense of dread that is perfectly captured by the title of the card
This is a 3/4 flying angel for a red and two white