There are even some Vampires with the madness keyword which means you're able to play them as you discard them
Essentially, double strike + last strike = triple strike
In 2010, Energy card variants were released with the official Play
Even better, is when the creature survives the damage, potentially letting you do it again the next turn
"Dralnu du Louvre by Guillaume Wafo-Tapa" Creatures (5) 1 Skeletal Vampire 1 Dralnu, Lich Lord 3 Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Spells (31) 1 Commandeer 1 Last Gasp 1 Seize the Soul 1 Sudden Death 3 Spell Snare 4 Mystical Teachings 4 Remand 4 Repeal 4 Rewind 4 Rune Snag 4 Think Twice Lands (24) 2 Dreadship Reef 3 Dimir Aqueduct 4 Desert 4 Underground River 4 Watery Grave 7 Snow-Covered Island This was Ravnica/Time Spiral Standard, so Compulsive Research was legal and the draw spell of choice for many decks
Its also great to have the general Partner advantages, more options in the command zone and a guaranteed mana curve, but without relying on the more busted combos like Tymna, the Weaver and Kraum, Ludevics Opus