A core part of this genre space is the idea that there are different planets each with their own inhabitants
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd, legendary dog with flash and an ability that synergizes with flicker strategies or a way to clear blockers
Lifelink isn't a separate trigger so, no damage means no Lifelink
Importantly, as was true for Legacy Infect and Sam Blacks Modern list, you do not need to have a creature with Infect in order to keep the hand
As Brisela leaves the battlefield, both of those cards are turned face up again
In later turns, I will be able to play more land to the table (if I draw it into my hand!) and play more powerful spells, but if I dont have a good variety of spells at a wide variety of costs, my opponent will be able to beat me before I can even get enough lands to the table to cast my spells