I like to grab a powerful Rhystic Study or Sylvan Library as much as a good creature
Moonlit Scavengers 5U Creature Merfolk Rogue 4/5 When Moonlit Scavengers enters the battlefield, if you control an artifact or enchantment, return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand
Since it only prevents damage during combat, you can easily drop it with a Ghitu Slinger, Murderous Redcap, Lightning Bolt, or Flametongue Kavu, and that's in addition to stuff like Shriekmaw, Nekrataal, or other fun removal-based cards
Much like the Whitechapel Murderer himself, Vein Ripper has such a high price on its head for its vicious crimes
"It doesn't know it isn't real?" Oh no
Its smooth and efficient, and it fits into literally any dragon curve