That sounds like, mechanically, they are just as linked as they are thematically
Invasion of Dominaria D-Tier: Invasion of Dominaria isn't good, but we have seen similar cards like Ritual of Rejuvenation or Revitalize occasionally see play in the past, in control decks looking to stabilize against aggro
Other creatures may also block it and are free to block other creatures or not block at all
Whenever you mill yourself while Hedge Shredder is around, the milled lands go straight onto the battlefield
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