This functions like a very strong version of Clone, but I dont expect phones to become a mandatory part of the game any time soon
The predatory nature of vampires is also mechanically translated through sacrificial effects or abilities triggered by killing creatures, as is well exemplified in Indulgent Aristocrat, Blood Artist, Sangromancer, Butcher of Malakir and Anowon, the Ruin Sage
Consider Hypnotic Grifter, a 1/2 creature for one Blue mana with the elegant rules text, "3: Hypnotic Grifter Connives." Wizards of the Coast consistently includes the reminder text about Connive in the card's text box, just in case players haven't seen the mechanic before
Theyre cheap and straightforward without pulling punches on power
Among the mechanics that this Western-themed MTG set introduced, plot is probably the most complex: This keyword ability involves casting spells for free, and it's quite picky when it comes to timing restrictions
Pair it with cards that generate tokens or cheap artifacts, and youll get consistent value from the graveyard