You can also combine it with instant speed removal or edict effects to transform it into Shinryu, Transcendent Rival, which leaves you with a mighty 8/8 flier

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At common, Suplex is a great, flexible answer to most Creatures your opponent can play in the early game
there are more permanent ways as well
You are trading both the spell and the sacrificed land for any land from your deck