At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent is the monarch, create a 1/1 black Assassin creature token with deathtouch and haste
As well as being the last player standing, you can win the game by correctly working out the murderer, location, and weapon
Standout options feature heavy trigger attributes, meaning that when an opponent manages to break through defenses and cause damage, the revealed card can instantly leap onto the field for free or disrupt the enemy's attacking line
Even outside of combo decks, Birthing Pod is an incredible value piece
While you do need some draw to make this strategy work, it can create a surprisingly threatening board
(You may cast either half