Furthermore, Darkness Claw requires just two Energy and Mega Absol ex is a Basic card (no evolution required), so it can be on the field from the very start of the game and make an impact almost immediately
Companions Companions ask a little bit more than partners
What made this card ban worthy was the fact that its a monstrous turn 1 play, but can also swing a game late, thanks to the ability to lower life totals and massage your own without even going to combat
I love this design, and I expect it to be reasonably powerful, if not downright scary
This just shows us that if you're in the business of gaining life in Commander, this is a shoe-in for you, and the numbers definitely back that up
If an opponent loses life or if you gain life, all opponents life points will drop to zero