But wait, you might think, people dont play expensive spells in older formats! And youre generally correct but you know what they do play
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Smothering Tithe needs no introduction, and will tax my opponents for drawing cards
Consider the math
You will encounter situations where you have to run this out without getting that value, though Because it puts the creature back in your opponents deck, it does actually let you trade 1-for-1, and thats important
Lilo - Best Explorer Ever Pros: Team Challenger +2 tempo burst, can hit ready characters via Alien trigger Cons: Needs bodies, wants Alien tag Scar - Finally King Pros: Ally anthem plus repeatable card draw Cons: Sacrifices Allies, needs a specific curve for full value Tinker Bell - Giant Fairy Pros: Shift, ETB 1 to all foes, extra 2 damage on banish Cons: Six-cost can clog, needs earlier Tinks for earlier impact