Whether that will actually happen, idk, but thats what my strategy is (outside of picking up decent deals here and there) 3 Likes Wargraymon May 16, 2025, 7:01pm 23 Ive been thinking about this for a few weeks
If that target is illegal as the ability tries to resolve, the ability is removed from the stack
Common methods for indicating this include using markers or dice, or simply placing them in order on the battlefield
Once those graveyards fill to eight cards, it gains deathtouch and extra power, making it a serious combat threat
With very little setup on the board, you can create loops to continuously return creatures like Hangarback Walker back to play by sacrificing it to Ashnod's Altar for infinite mana and dies triggers
If it goes unanswered, an early Rhystic Study is the best card-advantage effect in EDH and can seal the match for you before it's even started