In science fiction, I got aliens with laser weapons
Lifelink Leverage: Pair token generators that create creatures with lifelink with cards like "Ajani's Pridemate" or "Soul Warden." Attacking with lifelink tokens not only deals damage but also gains your life, fueling these synergistic effects
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra seems to be the biggest of all the embalm creatures that I've looked at
I mean, Place of Solitude is a 3 cost location that essentially "freezes" an opposing character in place for as long as the location is around
If this happens, Grist, the Plague Swarm won't have any loyalty counters on it and will subsequently be put into its owner's graveyard
Any toughness-modifying effects, counters, Auras, or Equipment will apply after its toughness is set to the players former life total