Strangle It's no Lightning Bolt by any means, but Strangle is another example of a card thats good because it does a similar job to its predecessor
Magic: The Gathering employs a similar structure for its flagship Standard format, and commonly introduces popular reprints from years past to excite players
These are all powerful effects, made all the better by the minor extra options they offer on the side
I try to make sure I end up with 4-6 lands, 4-5 card draw spells, and as much removal as I can get my hands on (which does make it a higher pick usually)
It's pretty absurd to reach 111 life, especially if you have three opponents who know that's your plan, but lifegain decks can do this somewhat consistently if you commit to the bit
Whether youre looking to grow your army or just need to protect a crucial piece, its loyalty abilities offer both immediate impact and long-term valueespecially in aggro strategies