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Lifegain has started to get more draw, too

The key to this matchup is to try to set up a turn where you can force them to use their mana, either by making them tap your team with Cryptic Command or countering a threat, and then slam an Etched Champion or Ghirapur Aether Grid

Even if you play this as early as possible, on turn 4, theres a good chance you wont be able to get value out of the ability, in which case youre talking about a 4-mana 4/2, which is pretty horrendous

An instant speed kill spell is mighty, and the treasure helps mitigate the cost, so at first it's hard to see why this might be

They typically provide a resource like mana or card advantage that meaningfully accumulates over multiple turns and that you can easily turn into a win

Owen Grady, Raptor Trainer In a rather flavorful way, Owen Grady helps make Blue a reliable Commander