Not the strongest of removal spells, but Self-Destruct is great at sacrificing a creature thats already about to die, and you might even have some fun with Jumbo Cactuar
This means that not only do players gain the usual benefits from questing with this card - the two additional lore - but it also enables them to potentially banish an opponents card from the table without having to challenge them
Usually it comes down to whoever can utilize an especially potent action at the right time such as the Dragon Fire action that banishes one character on the spot to give them the momentum they need to win the game
Prince Eric, Expert Helmsman is nice and mobile as well, acting as a quester that your opponent will hesitate to get rid of if youre in a position of control, or as a more aggressive banisher when you need to deal with your opponent
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben | Illustration by Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss Coolness (or the lack of it) are completely subjective, and they cant be firmly established across different players