The Manifest Dread aspect is nice, but you only got that bonus if you controlled no other creatures
When it resolves, all players exile all creatures from their graveyards, sacrificing all the creatures they have in play, and then putting all creatures exiled from their graveyard and putting them all back into play
Demonic Counsel is a perfect compliment since it is the most accessible tutor for demons, and for today's purpose, every bit as effective as Demonic Tutor
Whether you're disrupting your opponent's land with Spreading Seas or sizing up your hand with Preordain , cantrips like these can help blue out-think and outmaneuver its opponents
Pair this with food or treasure synergy pieces like Ygra, Eater of All or Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan for a flavor win
For some reason, the mana curve consideration seems to go right out the window