Skullclamp Skullclamp might not be the obvious choice for the #2 slot here, but after considering it, I doubt Ill get a lot of pushback
Compare it with Astrologian's Planisphere: If you kill the creature wielding the Planisphere, the creature's +1/+1 counters go pooff! But if you kill the creature wielding the Scythe, the Scythe keeps its soul counters and buffs the next creature you re-equip it to
Lets take a look at the cards and features that have currently been revealed for Universes Beyond: Assassins Creed
This includes the same range of main set cards that are found in the non-foil wildcard slot
From having a pretty good stat line along with questing for two lore, his real standout ability shines when he has Allies around him
As a bonus, the deathtouch and lifelink will make this nightmarish kitten a great standalone creature as well