Just like when you cast a ripple spell from your hand, the spell goes onto the stack, and then the ripple effect triggers and goes on top of it
You know in EDH that your opponent has at least one creature they plan to play: their commander
Eddie Brock / Venom, Lethal Protector The sacrifice outlet lives on Venom, Lethal Protector, which isnt good for decks interested in many sacrifice triggers but works well when youre focused on sacrificing creatures with high power
Its also important to note that cards that work well with mana rocks like Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas, Tolarian Academy, and Tinker work exceptionally well in symmetrical decks, as those are all synergistic with all of those cards
Now, late game, the lameness evaporates and you have a mana sink that can be quite the beater
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