This ability can also be used reactively versus opposing combo decks like Storm, hence why its a staple of cEDH
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P/T Set Number 172 Language Italiano Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Commander, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless, Vintage Rulings (6/6/2025) If you control more than one Ancient Adamantoise, you choose which redirection effect to apply
You can still cut corners by networking, borrowing cards from friends, trading when you can instead of always buying singles, etc, but it will take an investment
For three mana, it let a person cast spells in their graveyard
Don Karnage is also a great target for Pluto, Friendly Pooch