mtg blue black commander deck Magic: The Gathering Starter – Grave Danger (Blue -Black) | Ready-to-Play Deck for Beginners and Fans | Ages 13+ tested and is absurdly strong not to mention a blast to play Magic the Gathering Adventures: Dominaria

Its the kind of thing thats going to end up in nearly every EDH deck, and I always like to see these cards around

But thats not all its good for

Obviously, getting to start with eight cards in hand compared to your opponent's seven is powerful on its face, but is this extra card worth jumping through the necessary hoops to meet the companion deck-building requirement

This activation also provides safety against damage- or toughness-based sweepers and a way of attacking for chip damage by threatening to use it

This lifegain not only keeps you in the game but also synergizes with other cards in the deck

There are ways to counter this playstyle, such as destruction spells and creatures with reach