The cards stark void background amplifies the sense of foreboding, casting Gengar as a truly sinister presence
This enables a combo turn where every creature can tap for huge amounts of mana, allowing you to chain spells and win on the spot
There's a reason the old adage is "Bolt the Bird" rather than "Pacify the Elf." On top of this are more layers, usually also downsides: PacifismPacifism is vulnerable to a DisenchantDisenchant effect drawn at any point during the game, the creature's controller can bounce it back to their hand, and they can still use it to power some spells like Rabid BiteRabid Bite, or to sacrifice to cards like Village RitesVillage Rites
Black has been one of the best performing colours in my cube since 2016 and while several cards made this possible, I would mark Brutality out as the most valuable
What this deck needs more than extra draw, therefore, is new ways to close out the game
Anikthea blends a timeline-spanning group of influences into a fresh, dynamic character design