Or - because only exhausted characters can themselves be challenged - you can keep them back, waiting for a safer moment to act
Modern format has been graveyard-reliant by its start (remember Tarmogoyf being the threat of the format for 5+ years ) and even in 2022 many tier 1 decks (Murktide/Living end/etc) relies on GY
Customize card attributes such as mana cost, power, toughness, and abilities
Choose a creature at random that survives, and you get to attack with it is a wild effect that will lead to some amazing and memorable plays
In the case of a Universes Beyond set, there isnt a story to talk about
Thraximundar Thraximundar is a huge beater that comes out swinging, takes a creature with him, and gets even bigger as a result