Even without this extra synergy, Devastation Tide is very solid and more than worth its current $0.52 price tag
Sigarda does not directly contribute to any of those themes, but I chose her as the general, because she is very difficult to remove, once she is on the battlefield, and I feel that this type of creative and unusual deckbuilding is good and should be encouraged
(2021-07-23) Gaining a level is a normal activated ability
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper [Best Lifegain Combat Engine] Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper stabilizes slower games by turning combat damage into life
Heres an outline: 5-8 removal spells 4-6 card draw spells (including flashback cards) 4-6 payoffs (Sahagin, Shantotto, etc.) 2-3 other creatures (Wyvern, Ice Flan, etc.) 17 lands The deck is fairly simple to put together, and really doesnt want much outside of removal, card draw, and payoffs
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