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This Balrog, Durin's Bane card could be beneficial in a black-red aggressive deck looking to deal quick damage to the opponent

Damage causes loss of life, so damage does trigger these effects

but at the same time, if your synergy is sound, you can put together some solid decks within the limitations, and then reap the rewards of these powerful new Glimmers

Also, any Assassin with first strike, like Nekrataal or Nightshade Assassin, becomes especially powerful.

Samwise does, however, force you to play a creature-heavy build that can take advantage of Samwises ETB abilities

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