Turning damage into +1/+1 counters is the real build around here, however, and players are going to love hitting Anti-Venom with 100 damage from Dawnsire to create a truly superlative game-ender
Cards exiled by any other abilities Nicol Bolas has (such as his own first loyalty ability) wont be seen by those linked abilities
If youre lucky enough, you can lock out an opponent from casting spells, paving the way for you to cast whatever you want this turn
That said, the extra cost is well worth it
This is especially important when your opponent can successfully remove your creatures on curve
Ranging from a handfull of countermagic to mass removal and spot removal, this takes up a big chunk of the deck, granting me enough answers against more aggressive decks