Although the tokens created by the third chapter ability enter the battlefield attacking, they were never declared as attacking creatures
In particular, the third mode is what truly sets this card apart from others on this list, as stealing an opponents permanent usually costs more than three mana
While this cards abilities would be outclassed with far superior Zombie lords down the line (Lord of the Undead from Planeshift, Undead Warchief from Scourge , Death Baron from Shards of Alara , among many others)
But 2/1 lifelink for also isn't getting you very far unless 1) you're actually in it for the lifelink, and 2) there is a low expectation of Adelbert Steiner being removed before paying you off
#14: The Immortal Sun [mtg_card]The Immortal Sun[/mtg_card] has four different abilities, all of which can drastically impact the game
By doubling his drain trigger, it ensures only two creatures need to die to flip him over