It's a staple in typal Commander decks, like Krenko, Mob Boss, but it also shines in builds like Arabella, Abandoned Doll or Purphoros, God of the Forge that excel the more material you put into play
It isnt a direct replacement for Phyrexian Altar, but it is a neat little backup with its own set of advantages and disadvantages
Its controller loses 1 life
You can banish this card from your hand by returning place all of your banished monster s on the bottom of cards under your D eck
The card's murky, accident-laden origins only amplify its extraordinary mystique and desirability, making it a Holy Grail for collectors
Youre not sad if they bounce it, so you can get another go at a removal effect