In some caseseven longer
With the power level of most cards ratcheted up sky-high, bombs flew left and right, often swinging the game like a pendulum every turn
Moreover, in practice, you don't really need to worry about the deposit
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You will often see cards like Gray Ogre (2/2 creatures for three mana) played as long as they do a little something extra, generally promoting card advantage
Archon of Cruelty If you want to reanimate, Sneak Attack, and otherwise cheat a creature into play, Archon of Cruelty is often one of your best options due to the overwhelming advantage of eating your opponents board, providing immense card advantage, and pressuring life totals