mtg raphael fiendish savior commander deck Tech Custom Commander Deck - Raphael,

They can kill it before you untap, in response to the ability, or after the ability resolves and your opponent is down a card

Someone is taking damage to their face or their dorks or their 'walkers

Beyond just being used to create the iconic life loss combo, Bloodthirsty Conqueror is also just a good card

[[Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER]] turns into [[Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel]], granting: Super Nova As this creature transforms into Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel, you get an emblem with Whenever a creature dies, target opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. Whenever Sephiroth attacks, you may sacrifice any number of other creatures

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