Rule Zero Its worth noting that some Magic players arent fans of playing against mill decks
If there are additional costs to cast a spell, or if the cost to cast a spell is increased by an effect (such as the one created by Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's ability), apply those increases before applying cost reductions
BPhillipYork: I like this ability, having payoffs for life gain is a decent way to make some incidental life gain actually useful
Galloping Lizrog Sometimes you dont want a wide board of counters, and Galloping Lizrog gives you the option to consolidate them
This means that earlier in the game, you might not have to rely as much on your goad mechanics to get players to go after someone besides you, since theyll likely want that extra card
Agate Instigators close, but isnt indestructible, and like Slash, Reptile Rampager are comparable, but more expensive