the ability to turn one big creature into a game-ending board of tokens with Ghoulcaller GisaGhoulcaller Gisa (turning a 10/10 into 10 2/2s will usually make quick work of even the most clogged-up board states)
In the case of Sazh's Chocobo, when a land hits the battlefield, it gets a +1/+1 counter , meaning that the more lands you can play each turn, the more counters it gets, and despite starting as a 0/1 creature, it can become quite the hulking beast very quickly
If it is an "old dual", for example, most sales and exchanges are from the "Revised" set, so buy a basic land from this set, this way you will have two cards with the same paper and printing of the time, and you will get a good idea on how its printing pattern "feels"
One of the better options for a self-discard deck in blue and red is Rielle, the Everwise
These have a wide variety of effects, and go directly into your graveyard after being cast
Annihilator 2 (Whenever this creature attacks, defending player sacrifices two permanents of their choice.) Illustrated by Jason Felix Standard Not Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Not Legal Historic Not Legal Modern Legal Brawl Not Legal Legacy Legal Comp