Partner Malcolm's triggered ability will trigger even if Pirates you control deal damage to only a single opponent
You're not going to stop any beefy creatures from entering the battlefield, but you've got a cheap way to keep your own alive
If you do, create a token that's a COPY of it, except it's a 0/2 THOPTER ARTIFACT CREATURE with FLYING in ADDITION to its other types
Engineered Explosives This powerful artifact has gone from crucial role-player to format staple in Modern, mostly due to the popularity of Urza, Lord High Artificer and Emry, Lurker of the Loch
You also need to untap with your commander and eight mana, and there are many expensive spells that will do something akin to ending the game in a five-color deck if you resolve them
Your opponent can still destroy the Sword itself with any number of artifact destruction abilities, but artifact removal is relatively rare and can be played around easily