This discussion in turn led us to wanting to use transformation as a core part of the design
It has a high mana value for a control strategy, and its been overshadowed by newer spells that do the job better and without the social baggage
The spells form a balanced mana curve, with a mix of creatures, interaction and lands
At one point in my games, my Yshtola opponent ended up with 50 health, as opposed to everyone else being in the low 20s
While this is unlikely to stop a game-ending threat, being able to stop irritating early-game plays for just one mana is not to be underrated
While those Extra 10 damage points may seem minor, they can often be the difference between winning the match or leaving the opponent with just 10 HP remaining, which may allow for a swift knockout in the nEXt turn