mtg phasing cards o:"phasing" · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search mtg blue phase out cards

In a format that has multiple copies of ritual effects such as Dark Ritual and Cabal Ritual while paired with Demonic Tutor to fetch for it, it's easy to see why its a very solid strategy

Even so, theres a set of lifegain cards in the deck that distract from the real goal, and there are some odd quirks that distract from the real goals

This Shapeshifter Noble didn't initially spark my interest

"I reveal a 7 of Hearts

If you do, Thief of Existence gains "When this creature leaves the battlefield, target opponent draws a card." When you cast this spell, exile up to one target noncreature, nonland permanent an opponent controls with mana value 4 or less

Its cheap and accessible, and its pretty reasonably costed for four mana