Starting with a mechanic idea, it felt straightforward to create some cards with the mechanic and/or that supported the mechanic, then add some generic cards like removal spells and simple creatures
Compared to $135 and $270, respectively, for Aetherdrift, the issue is clear to see
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As an aside, if you use "Imp's Mischief" to change the target of a spell while your opponent has about 5 poison counters, the ward ability will trigger and you can gift them poison counters
Some of the other top decks in the format include Rakdos Sacrifice, Hidden Strings Combo, Azorius Control, Abzan Greasefang, Azorius Spirits, Mono-White Humans, Five-Color Midrange, Fires of Invention, and Indomitable Creativity
That's actually asking for a lot, since cards are valuable resources, but in the right board state, spells like Royal Treatment can be a real blowout in response to removal