The downsides are firstly the life management, but Im sure a navigated player can leverage this resource as they need
Even in the Uncommon or Rare level, it is arguable that no other burn spell is better
This wont be remiss for MtG veterans, but Ive found across other pre-con products this sort of information invaluable, moreso for newcomers and kitchen table players who arent as well versed in all the strategic angles of each color
Pre-order item, ready for pick up 06/07/2025
Authority of the Consuls is in the deck as a cheap enchantment that will give you life for creatures entering the battlefield under an opponents control
Example Decklist: Grixis Shadow | Modern | _Logic_, 5-0 MTGO League Creatures (14) 2 Grim Lavamancer 2 Scourge of the Skyclaves 2 Snapcaster Mage 4 Death's Shadow 4 Sprite Dragon Instants (14) 2 Drown in the Loch 2 Temur Battle Rage 3 Lightning Bolt 3 Stubborn Denial 4 Fatal Push Sorceries (9) 1 Unearth 2 Expressive Iteration 2 Inquisition of Kozilek 4 Thoughtseize Artifacts (4) 4 Mishra's Bauble Lands (19) 1 Island 1 Mountain 1 Swamp 1 Fiery Islet 1 Steam Vents 2 Blood Crypt 2 Scalding Tarn 2 Watery Grave 4 Bloodstained Mire 4 Polluted Delta 3
